Eller Lane over Scott River
PoorPosted for loadSiskiyou County, California · Just East of Island RD · Structure no. 02C0085
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 172
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eller Lane over Scott River is a steel truss - thru carrying Eller Lane over Scott River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 115 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Eller Lane over Scott River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Eller Lane over Scott River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Eller Lane over Scott River carry?
About 172 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Eller Lane over Scott River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Eller Lane over Scott River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.