Hospital Road over Yreka Creek
PoorPosted for loadSiskiyou County, California · Behind County Hospital · Structure no. 02C0239
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hospital Road over Yreka Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hospital Road over Yreka 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hospital Road over Yreka Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hospital Road over Yreka Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Hospital Road over Yreka Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hospital Road over Yreka Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Hospital Road over Yreka Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.