US Bridges

Beaver Creek Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · Beaver · Structure no. 050551000001031

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Beaver Creek Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Beaver Creek Road over Beaver Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesBeaver Creek Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationBeaver
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
Coordinates41.97355, -122.77711
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Creek Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Creek Road over Beaver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Creek Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Beaver Creek Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Creek Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.