Salmon River Road over Nordheimer Creek
FairSiskiyou County, California · 4 MI N/O Sawyers Bar RD · Structure no. 02C0159
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 93
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salmon River Road over Nordheimer Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salmon River Road over Nordheimer 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 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 27 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 Salmon River Road over Nordheimer Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salmon River Road over Nordheimer 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does Salmon River Road over Nordheimer Creek carry?
About 93 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Salmon River Road over Nordheimer Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Salmon River Road over Nordheimer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.