US Bridges

Tennant RD over Antelope Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 11.6 MI SE SR97 · Structure no. 02C0173

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennant RD over Antelope Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tennant RD over Antelope Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesTennant RD
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location11.6 MI SE SR97
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.57503, -121.92678
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2011)
Projected traffic146 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Tennant RD over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tennant RD over Antelope 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tennant RD over Antelope Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Tennant RD over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tennant RD over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.