Old Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek
PoorSiskiyou County, California · 0.2 MI E/O Cottonwood Ck · Structure no. 02C0068
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 14 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Old Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Old Cottonwood CR over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.