Long John Road over Cow Creek
FairSiskiyou County, California · Beaver · Structure no. 050551000001035
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Long John Road over Cow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long John Road over Cow Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 18 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long John Road over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long John Road over Cow 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Long John Road over Cow Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Long John Road over Cow Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Long John Road over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.