Salmon River RD over Butler Creek
FairSiskiyou County, California · 9.9 MI N/O Sawyers Bar RD · Structure no. 02C0160
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salmon River RD over Butler Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Salmon River RD over Butler Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salmon River RD over Butler Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salmon River RD over Butler 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 2023.
How much traffic does Salmon River RD over Butler Creek carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Salmon River RD over Butler Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Salmon River RD over Butler Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.