US Bridges

East-West RD over Lost River

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 1.8 MI W SR 139 · Structure no. 02C0105

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
391 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
827
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East-West RD over Lost River is a concrete continuous slab carrying East-West RD over Lost River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 827 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2041. The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesEast-West RD
CrossesLost River
Location1.8 MI W SR 139
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.95376, -121.50575
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length391 ft (119.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2011)
Projected traffic1,308 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 East-West RD over Lost River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is East-West RD over Lost 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does East-West RD over Lost River carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East-West RD over Lost River?

The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns East-West RD over Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.