US Bridges

State Route 263 over Klamath River

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-263-57.10 · Structure no. 02 0201

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
990
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 263 over Klamath River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying State Route 263 over Klamath River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 263
CrossesKlamath River
Location02-SIS-263-57.10
RouteState Highway 263
Coordinates41.83113, -122.5927
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.4 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2015)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 263 over Klamath River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 263 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 263 over Klamath River carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 263 over Klamath River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 263 over Klamath River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.