State Route 96 over Scott River
PoorSiskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-096-71.23 · Structure no. 02 0079
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 96 over Scott River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 96 over Scott River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 716 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 96 over Scott River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 96 over Scott River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 96 over Scott River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 96 over Scott River?
The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 96 over Scott River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.