US Bridges

East Callahan Road over East Fork Scott River

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 0.2 M Ne/O SR 3 · Structure no. 02C0155

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Callahan Road over East Fork Scott River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying East Callahan Road over East Fork Scott River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesEast Callahan Road
CrossesEast Fork Scott River
Location0.2 M Ne/O SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.31186, -122.80142
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2011)
Projected traffic232 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 East Callahan Road over East Fork Scott River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Callahan Road over East Fork Scott 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does East Callahan Road over East Fork Scott River carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Callahan Road over East Fork Scott River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns East Callahan Road over East Fork Scott River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.