U.S. Highway 97 over Whitney Creek
FairSiskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-097-9.61 · Structure no. 02 0083
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 97 over Whitney Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying U.S. Highway 97 over Whitney Creek 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,609 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 97 over Whitney Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 97 over Whitney Creek 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 Whitney Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 97 over Whitney Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).
Who owns U.S. Highway 97 over Whitney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.