Cecilville Road over Black Bear Creek
FairSiskiyou County, California · 10.1 MI N/W Cecilville · Structure no. 02C0169
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cecilville Road over Black Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cecilville Road over Black Bear Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 Cecilville Road over Black Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Cecilville Road over Black Bear 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 Cecilville Road over Black Bear Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Cecilville Road over Black Bear Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Cecilville Road over Black Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.