US Bridges

Copco Road over Jenny Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · Copco Road · Structure no. 02C0280

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copco Road over Jenny Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Copco Road over Jenny Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesCopco Road
CrossesJenny Creek
LocationCopco Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.97624, -122.40032
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic73 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Copco Road over Jenny Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copco Road over Jenny Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Copco Road over Jenny Creek carry?

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

How long is Copco Road over Jenny Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Copco Road over Jenny Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.