Caribou RD over South Fork Salmon River
FairSiskiyou County, California · 4 MI S Cecilville RD · Structure no. 02C0266
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caribou RD over South Fork Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caribou RD over South Fork Salmon River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 27 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Caribou RD over South Fork Salmon River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Caribou RD over South Fork Salmon River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Caribou RD over South Fork Salmon River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Caribou RD over South Fork Salmon River?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Caribou RD over South Fork Salmon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.