US Bridges

Wyehka Way over Wagon Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 0.1 MI W Old Stage RD · Structure no. 02C0135

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyehka Way over Wagon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyehka Way over Wagon Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWyehka Way
CrossesWagon Creek
Location0.1 MI W Old Stage RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.3246, -122.34586
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2011)
Projected traffic198 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 Wyehka Way over Wagon Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyehka Way over Wagon 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 Wyehka Way over Wagon Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wyehka Way over Wagon Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wyehka Way over Wagon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.