US Bridges

Crag View DR over Little Castle Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 0.1 MI E I-5 · Structure no. 02C0122

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crag View DR over Little Castle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Crag View DR over Little Castle Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 108 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCrag View DR
CrossesLittle Castle Creek
Location0.1 MI E I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySiskiyou County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.18426, -122.28795
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic28 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Crag View DR over Little Castle Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

What condition is Crag View DR over Little Castle 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 2023.

How much traffic does Crag View DR over Little Castle Creek carry?

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

How long is Crag View DR over Little Castle Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Crag View DR over Little Castle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.