Canyon Creek Road over Scott River
Siskiyou County, California · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Canyon Creek Road over Scott River in Siskiyou County, California, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day.
- It is one of 230 of the 425 inventoried bridges in Siskiyou County rated fair (54.1%); 25 (5.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 230 ft |
| Location | Scott Bar |
| NBI structure number | 050555000001009 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the California department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Siskiyou County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate 5 SB over UP RR & Amtrak | 1964 | 20,000 | Fair |
| Interstate 5 NB over UP RR & Amtrak | 1964 | 20,000 | Fair |
| Interstate 5 over Mott Road | 1976 | 20,000 | Good |
| Interstate 5 over Mott Road | 1976 | 20,000 | Fair |
| Interstate 5 over Dunsmuir Ave | 1976 | 19,200 | Good |
| Interstate 5 over Sacramento UP RR Amtrak | 1955 | 18,000 | Good |
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