US Bridges

Moffett Creek RD over Moffett Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 2.6 MI East SR 3 · Structure no. 02C0178

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moffett Creek RD over Moffett Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Moffett Creek RD over Moffett Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesMoffett Creek RD
CrossesMoffett Creek
Location2.6 MI East SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.62451, -122.71502
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2011)
Projected traffic132 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Moffett Creek RD over Moffett Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moffett Creek RD over Moffett 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Moffett Creek RD over Moffett Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Moffett Creek RD over Moffett Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Moffett Creek RD over Moffett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.