US Bridges

Westside RD over Yreka Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 0.25 MI W of S.R. 3 · Structure no. 02C0267

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,328
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westside RD over Yreka Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Westside RD over Yreka Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,328 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWestside RD
CrossesYreka Creek
Location0.25 MI W of S.R. 3
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.69577, -122.64488
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,328 (2011)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Westside RD over Yreka Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westside RD over Yreka 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 Westside RD over Yreka Creek carry?

About 1,328 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westside RD over Yreka Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Westside RD over Yreka Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.