US Bridges

Mill Creek RD over Scott River

Good

Siskiyou County, California · E of Scott River RD · Structure no. 02C0051

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD over Scott River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Creek RD over Scott River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2046. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesMill Creek RD
CrossesScott River
LocationE of Scott River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.74265, -123.00372
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2011)
Projected traffic56 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Mill Creek RD over Scott River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek RD over Scott River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek RD over Scott River carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek RD over Scott River?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek RD over Scott River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.