US Bridges

U.S. Highway 97 over Corp RR

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-097-0.15-WEED · Structure no. 02 0082

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 97 over Corp RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 97 over Corp RR in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,028 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 97
CrossesCorp RR
Location02-SIS-097-0.15-WEED
RouteU.S. Route 97
Coordinates41.42418, -122.38777
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2015)
Projected traffic32,028 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 97 over Corp RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 97 over Corp RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 97 over Corp RR carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 97 over Corp RR?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 97 over Corp RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.