US Bridges

Fairlane RD over Juniper Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 0.3 MI S of Walters LN · Structure no. 02C0111

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairlane RD over Juniper Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fairlane RD over Juniper Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 5 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFairlane RD
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Walters LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.68599, -122.63282
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2011)
Projected traffic227 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Fairlane RD over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairlane RD over Juniper 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fairlane RD over Juniper Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairlane RD over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fairlane RD over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.