US Bridges

E Lennox ST over Yreka Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 0.1 MI E/O SR 3 · Structure no. 02C0225

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lennox ST over Yreka Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Lennox ST over Yreka Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesE Lennox ST
CrossesYreka Creek
Location0.1 MI E/O SR 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountySiskiyou County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.7356, -122.63244
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2011)
Projected traffic11 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Lennox ST over Yreka Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Lennox ST over Yreka 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E Lennox ST over Yreka Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is E Lennox ST over Yreka Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns E Lennox ST over Yreka Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.