Salmon River Road over Salmon River
FairSiskiyou County, California · 3.4 MI W/O Sawyers Bar RD · Structure no. 02C0009
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 360 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salmon River Road over Salmon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salmon River Road over Salmon River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salmon River Road over Salmon River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salmon River Road over Salmon River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Salmon River Road over Salmon River carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Salmon River Road over Salmon River?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Salmon River Road over Salmon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.