Scott River RD over Middle Creek
FairSiskiyou County, California · 1.4 MI N Kelsey Creek RD · Structure no. 02C0038
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scott River RD over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scott River RD over Middle Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 125 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 6 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scott River RD over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Scott River RD over Middle Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Scott River RD over Middle Creek carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Scott River RD over Middle Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Scott River RD over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.