US Bridges

Tennant RD over Antelope Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 0.05 MI N Long Prairie R · Structure no. 02C0174

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennant RD over Antelope Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tennant RD over Antelope Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTennant RD
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location0.05 MI N Long Prairie R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.5871, -121.9123
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2011)
Projected traffic109 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tennant RD over Antelope Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Tennant RD over Antelope Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Tennant RD over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tennant RD over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.