French Creek RD over Duck Lake Creek
FairSiskiyou County, California · 6.2 MI S/O SR 3 · Structure no. 02C0184
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
French Creek RD over Duck Lake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying French Creek RD over Duck Lake Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 French Creek RD over Duck Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is French Creek RD over Duck Lake 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 French Creek RD over Duck Lake Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is French Creek RD over Duck Lake Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns French Creek RD over Duck Lake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.