Scarlett Way over Sacramento River
FairSiskiyou County, California · 0.2 MI NW Dunsmuir Ave · Structure no. 02C0053
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scarlett Way over Sacramento River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scarlett Way over Sacramento River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scarlett Way over Sacramento River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scarlett Way 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 Scarlett Way over Sacramento River carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Scarlett Way over Sacramento River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Scarlett Way over Sacramento River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.