US Bridges

Stouts Meadow over Mccloud River

FairPosted for load

Siskiyou County, California · Algoma Campground · Structure no. 051461000001075

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Stouts Meadow over Mccloud River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stouts Meadow over Mccloud River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesStouts Meadow
CrossesMccloud River
LocationAlgoma Campground
RouteFederal Lands Road 39N06
CountySiskiyou County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.25643, -121.88311
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Stouts Meadow over Mccloud River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stouts Meadow over Mccloud River 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 Stouts Meadow over Mccloud River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Stouts Meadow over Mccloud River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Stouts Meadow over Mccloud River?

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