US Bridges

Gazelle-Callahan R over South Fork Willow Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 4.6 MI W Old Hy 99 · Structure no. 02C0044

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gazelle-Callahan R over South Fork Willow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gazelle-Callahan R over South Fork Willow Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesGazelle-Callahan R
CrossesSouth Fork Willow Creek
Location4.6 MI W Old Hy 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.47899, -122.57371
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2011)
Projected traffic1,105 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gazelle-Callahan R over South Fork Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gazelle-Callahan R over South Fork Willow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gazelle-Callahan R over South Fork Willow Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gazelle-Callahan R over South Fork Willow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gazelle-Callahan R over South Fork Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.