US Bridges

Dennis Lane over Willow Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 0.5 MI E of Ager RD · Structure no. 02C0223

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dennis Lane over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dennis Lane over Willow Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDennis Lane
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Ager RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.89012, -122.48194
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
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic28 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Dennis Lane over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dennis Lane over Willow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dennis Lane over Willow Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dennis Lane over Willow Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dennis Lane over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.