US Bridges

Willow Creek RD over Willow Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 0.3 MI W of Sylva RD · Structure no. 02C0103

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Creek RD over Willow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Willow Creek RD over Willow 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesWillow Creek RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Sylva RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.80728, -122.38383
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2011)
Projected traffic55 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Willow Creek RD over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Creek RD over Willow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Creek RD over Willow Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Willow Creek RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Creek RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.