Pondosa Way over Bear Creek
GoodSiskiyou County, California · 0.8 MI N SR 89 · Structure no. 02C0181
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pondosa Way over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pondosa Way over Bear Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pondosa Way over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pondosa Way over Bear 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 Pondosa Way over Bear Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pondosa Way over Bear Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Pondosa Way over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.