French Creek Road over North Fork French Creek
FairSiskiyou County, California · 2.9 MI S of SR 3 · Structure no. 02C0130
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 245
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
French Creek Road over North Fork French Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying French Creek Road over North Fork French 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 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was French Creek Road over North Fork French Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is French Creek Road over North Fork French 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does French Creek Road over North Fork French Creek carry?
About 245 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is French Creek Road over North Fork French Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns French Creek Road over North Fork French Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.