Elk Creek Road over Elk Creek
FairSiskiyou County, California · Elk-Thompson · Structure no. 050552000001026
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Elk Creek Road over Elk Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying Elk Creek Road over Elk Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Elk Creek Road over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Creek Road over Elk 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 Elk Creek Road over Elk Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Elk Creek Road over Elk Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Creek Road over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.