US Bridges

Klamath River Road over Humbug Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · At Humbug Creek RD · Structure no. 02C0118

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klamath River Road over Humbug Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Klamath River Road over Humbug Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesKlamath River Road
CrossesHumbug Creek
LocationAt Humbug Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.83244, -122.66651
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic28 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Klamath River Road over Humbug Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klamath River Road over Humbug Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does Klamath River Road over Humbug Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Klamath River Road over Humbug Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Klamath River Road over Humbug Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.