US Bridges

Walker Road Conn over Klamath River

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 0.025 KM S SR 96 · Structure no. 02C0080

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
374 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Road Conn over Klamath River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Walker Road Conn over Klamath River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2046. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalker Road Conn
CrossesKlamath River
Location0.025 KM S SR 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.83691, -122.86469
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2011)
Projected traffic240 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Road Conn over Klamath River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Road Conn over Klamath 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Road Conn over Klamath River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walker Road Conn over Klamath River?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Road Conn over Klamath River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.