US Bridges

Sawyers Bar Road over Kelly Gulch

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 3.2 M W of Eddy Gulch Rd. · Structure no. 02C0283

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawyers Bar Road over Kelly Gulch is a concrete slab carrying Sawyers Bar Road over Kelly Gulch in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.2 mi (150 km).

Location

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CarriesSawyers Bar Road
CrossesKelly Gulch
Location3.2 M W of Eddy Gulch Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySiskiyou County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.31599, -123.16784
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2011)
Projected traffic177 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed93.2 mi (150 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 Sawyers Bar Road over Kelly Gulch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawyers Bar Road over Kelly Gulch 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 Sawyers Bar Road over Kelly Gulch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sawyers Bar Road over Kelly Gulch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sawyers Bar Road over Kelly Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.