Caribou Road over South Fork Salmon River
FairSiskiyou County, California · 4 MI S/O Cecilville Road · Structure no. 02C0140
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caribou Road over South Fork Salmon River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Caribou Road over South Fork Salmon River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Caribou Road over South Fork Salmon River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Caribou Road over South Fork Salmon River 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does Caribou Road over South Fork Salmon River carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Caribou Road over South Fork Salmon River?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Caribou Road over South Fork Salmon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.