Lake View Road over Klamath River
PoorPosted for loadSiskiyou County, California · South of Copco Road · Structure no. 02C0255
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 227 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 226
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Lake View Road over Klamath River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake View Road over Klamath River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2046. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Lake View Road over Klamath River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake View Road over Klamath River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Lake View Road over Klamath River carry?
About 226 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lake View Road over Klamath River?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Lake View Road over Klamath River?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad) and maintained by the County Highway Agency.