Blue Canyon Road over Butte Creek
FairSiskiyou County, California · Goosenest · Structure no. 050557000001044
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Blue Canyon Road over Butte Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Canyon Road over Butte Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 15 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Canyon Road over Butte Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Canyon Road over Butte 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 Blue Canyon Road over Butte Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Blue Canyon Road over Butte Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Canyon Road over Butte Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.