INDEPENDENCE ROAD
Carrying INDEPENDENCE ROAD over INDEPENDENCE CREEK
CLEAR CREEK, Siskiyou, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INDEPENDENCE ROAD
The INDEPENDENCE ROAD bridge in Siskiyou, California carries INDEPENDENCE ROAD over INDEPENDENCE CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 19.3 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 90.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INDEPENDENCE 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
- 1970
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 19.3 m (63 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 050552000001023
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE ROAD?
INDEPENDENCE ROAD in Siskiyou, California has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INDEPENDENCE ROAD inspected?
INDEPENDENCE 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 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE ROAD?
INDEPENDENCE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 90.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining INDEPENDENCE ROAD?
INDEPENDENCE ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is INDEPENDENCE ROAD and does age affect safety?
INDEPENDENCE ROAD was built in 1970, making it 56 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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