US Bridges

Bar Road over Klamath River

Good

Siskiyou County, California · At SR 96 · Structure no. 02C0271

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bar Road over Klamath River is a steel truss - deck carrying Bar Road over Klamath River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesBar Road
CrossesKlamath River
LocationAt SR 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.82341, -123.0038
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2011)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bar Road over Klamath River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bar Road over Klamath River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bar Road over Klamath River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bar Road over Klamath River?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bar Road over Klamath River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.