US Bridges

Sacramento Ave over Sacramento River

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · At River Ave · Structure no. 02C0025

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sacramento Ave over Sacramento River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sacramento Ave over Sacramento River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSacramento Ave
CrossesSacramento River
LocationAt River Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.21729, -122.27204
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2011)
Projected traffic186 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sacramento Ave over Sacramento River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sacramento Ave over Sacramento 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sacramento Ave over Sacramento River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sacramento Ave over Sacramento River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sacramento Ave over Sacramento River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.