US Bridges

Indian Creek Road over East Fork Indian Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 7.6 MI N of SR 96 · Structure no. 02C0124

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek Road over East Fork Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Indian Creek Road over East Fork Indian Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIndian Creek Road
CrossesEast Fork Indian Creek
Location7.6 MI N of SR 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.87961, -123.42063
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2011)
Projected traffic196 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 Indian Creek Road over East Fork Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Creek Road over East Fork Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Creek Road over East Fork Indian Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Indian Creek Road over East Fork Indian Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek Road over East Fork Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.