State Route 96 over Klamath River
GoodSiskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-096-R5.08 · Structure no. 02 0156
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 904 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 96 over Klamath River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 96 over Klamath River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2042. The structure is 904 ft (275.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 1970, making it 55 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 410 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is State Route 96 over Klamath River?
The structure is 904 ft (275.5 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 96 over Klamath River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.