US Bridges

Miners Creek Road over French Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 0.1 MI E French Creek RD · Structure no. 02C0131

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miners Creek Road over French Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Miners Creek Road over French 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMiners Creek Road
CrossesFrench Creek
Location0.1 MI E French Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.4034, -122.86737
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2011)
Projected traffic51 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Miners Creek Road over French Creek built?

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

What condition is Miners Creek Road over French 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 2021.

How much traffic does Miners Creek Road over French Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Miners Creek Road over French Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Miners Creek Road over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.