Road over Butte Fork Creek
PoorSiskiyou County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061001000001017
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2006 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Butte Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Butte Fork Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 74 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road over Butte Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Road over Butte Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Road over Butte Fork Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Road over Butte Fork Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Butte Fork Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.