State Route 96 over Seiad Creek
GoodSiskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-096-60.17 · Structure no. 02 0072
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 615
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 96 over Seiad Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 96 over Seiad Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 72 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 615 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2046. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 96 over Seiad Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is State Route 96 over Seiad Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 96 over Seiad Creek carry?
About 615 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is State Route 96 over Seiad Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 96 over Seiad Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.