LAKE VIEW ROAD
Carrying LAKE VIEW ROAD over KLAMATH RIVER
SOUTH OF COPCO ROAD, Siskiyou, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LAKE VIEW ROAD
The LAKE VIEW ROAD bridge in Siskiyou, California carries LAKE VIEW ROAD over KLAMATH RIVER. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 9 sections, stretching 69.2 meters (227 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 226 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by Private.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LAKE VIEW ROAD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 69.2 m (227 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.0 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Private
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 226 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 02C0255
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
LAKE VIEW ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare LAKE VIEW ROAD against other structures in Siskiyou and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LAKE VIEW ROAD?
LAKE VIEW ROAD in Siskiyou, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LAKE VIEW ROAD inspected?
LAKE VIEW ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 226 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAKE VIEW ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LAKE VIEW ROAD?
LAKE VIEW ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LAKE VIEW ROAD?
LAKE VIEW ROAD is owned and maintained by Private.
How old is LAKE VIEW ROAD and does age affect safety?
LAKE VIEW ROAD was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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