Wildcat Creek Road over Scott River
PoorPosted for loadSiskiyou County, California · 0.1 MI E of SR 3 · Structure no. 02C0014
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wildcat Creek Road over Scott River is a steel truss - thru carrying Wildcat Creek Road over Scott River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wildcat Creek Road over Scott River built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wildcat Creek Road over Scott 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Wildcat Creek Road over Scott River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wildcat Creek Road over Scott River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Wildcat Creek Road over Scott River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.