Cottonwood CR RD over Ditch Creek
FairSiskiyou County, California · 0.25 MI N/O Ditch Crk RD · Structure no. 02C0074
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood CR RD over Ditch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cottonwood CR RD over Ditch Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cottonwood CR RD over Ditch Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood CR RD over Ditch 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does Cottonwood CR RD over Ditch Creek carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood CR RD over Ditch Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood CR RD over Ditch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.