US Bridges

Montague Grenada over Julien Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 0.4 MI N of SH 3 · Structure no. 02C0251

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montague Grenada over Julien Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Montague Grenada over Julien Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,412 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMontague Grenada
CrossesJulien Creek
Location0.4 MI N of SH 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.65442, -122.52012
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2011)
Projected traffic2,412 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Montague Grenada over Julien Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montague Grenada over Julien 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 2024.

How much traffic does Montague Grenada over Julien Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Montague Grenada over Julien Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Montague Grenada over Julien Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.