US Bridges

Cecilville Road over Hotelling Gulch

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 3 MI E of Forks of Salmon · Structure no. 02C0287

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cecilville Road over Hotelling Gulch is a concrete slab carrying Cecilville Road over Hotelling Gulch in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCecilville Road
CrossesHotelling Gulch
Location3 MI E of Forks of Salmon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySiskiyou County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.23875, -123.27801
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 Cecilville Road over Hotelling Gulch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cecilville Road over Hotelling Gulch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cecilville Road over Hotelling Gulch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cecilville Road over Hotelling Gulch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cecilville Road over Hotelling Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.