Salmon River Road over Merrill Creek
GoodSiskiyou County, California · Salmon River Road · Structure no. 02C0281
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salmon River Road over Merrill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Salmon River Road over Merrill Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salmon River Road over Merrill Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salmon River Road over Merrill 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Salmon River Road over Merrill Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Salmon River Road over Merrill Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Salmon River Road over Merrill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.