US Bridges

State Route 96 over Fort Goff Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-096-55.96 · Structure no. 02 0200

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
615
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 96 over Fort Goff Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 96 over Fort Goff Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesState Route 96
CrossesFort Goff Creek
Location02-SIS-096-55.96
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates41.86473, -123.25811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2015)
Projected traffic735 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 Fort Goff Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 96 over Fort Goff 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 Fort Goff Creek carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is State Route 96 over Fort Goff Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 96 over Fort Goff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.