State Route 96 over Klamath River
FairSiskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-096-R15.61 · Structure no. 02 0132
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 540 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 96 over Klamath River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 96 over Klamath River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2042. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 96 over Klamath River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 96 over Klamath River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 96 over Klamath River carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is State Route 96 over Klamath River?
The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 96 over Klamath River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.