US Bridges

First Street over Sacramento River

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 1.5 MI S Sherrer Av · Structure no. 02C0062

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Sacramento River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Street 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 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesSacramento River
Location1.5 MI S Sherrer Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.18396, -122.28451
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2011)
Projected traffic436 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 First Street over Sacramento River built?

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

What condition is First Street over Sacramento 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does First Street over Sacramento River carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Sacramento River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over Sacramento River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.