US Bridges

State Route 96 over Kohl Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-096-80.05 · Structure no. 02 0120

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 96 over Kohl Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 96 over Kohl Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1953, 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 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,377 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesState Route 96
CrossesKohl Creek
Location02-SIS-096-80.05
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates41.83954, -122.93481
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2015)
Projected traffic1,377 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 State Route 96 over Kohl Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 96 over Kohl 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 Kohl Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is State Route 96 over Kohl Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Route 96 over Kohl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.