State Route 96 over Klamath River
GoodSiskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-096-61.14 · Structure no. 02 0119
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 384 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 96 over Klamath River is a steel truss - thru carrying State Route 96 over Klamath River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2046. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Klamath River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 96 over Klamath River 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 Klamath River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 96 over Klamath River?
The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 96 over Klamath River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.