US Bridges

99-97 Cutoff over Interstate 5

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-R38.21 · Structure no. 02 0139

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,515
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

99-97 Cutoff over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 99-97 Cutoff over Interstate 5 in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 2,515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,559 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries99-97 Cutoff
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-SIS-005-R38.21
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.64597, -122.53571
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,515 (2015)
Projected traffic3,559 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 99-97 Cutoff over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 99-97 Cutoff over Interstate 5 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 2023.

How much traffic does 99-97 Cutoff over Interstate 5 carry?

About 2,515 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 99-97 Cutoff over Interstate 5?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 99-97 Cutoff over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.