US Bridges

French CR RD over French Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 3.7 MI S SR 3 · Structure no. 02C0132

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

French CR RD over French Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying French CR RD over French Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFrench CR RD
CrossesFrench Creek
Location3.7 MI S SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySiskiyou County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.37382, -122.89397
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2011)
Projected traffic396 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 French CR RD over French Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is French CR RD over 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 CR RD over French Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is French CR RD over French Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns French CR RD over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.