Horse Creek RD over Klamath River
PoorPosted for loadSiskiyou County, California · 0.04 MI North of SR 96 · Structure no. 02C0008
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Suspension
- Steel
- Length
- 288 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horse Creek RD over Klamath River is a steel suspension carrying Horse Creek RD over Klamath River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horse Creek RD over Klamath River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horse Creek RD over Klamath River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Horse Creek RD over Klamath River carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Horse Creek RD over Klamath River?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Horse Creek RD over Klamath River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.