US Bridges

China Grade Road over China Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 1.9 MI N. East Horse Cr. · Structure no. 02C0278

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

China Grade Road over China Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying China Grade Road over China Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesChina Grade Road
CrossesChina Creek
Location1.9 MI N. East Horse Cr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.79427, -123.30402
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic63 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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 China Grade Road over China Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is China Grade Road over China 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does China Grade Road over China Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is China Grade Road over China Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns China Grade Road over China Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.