ELK CREEK ROAD
Carrying ELK CREEK ROAD over ELK CREEK
ELK-THOMPSON, Siskiyou, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ELK CREEK ROAD
The ELK CREEK ROAD bridge in Siskiyou, California carries ELK CREEK ROAD over ELK CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.5 meters (123 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ELK CREEK 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
- 1949
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 37.5 m (123 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 050552000001026
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) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ELK CREEK ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ELK CREEK ROAD against other structures in Siskiyou and across California. California bridges
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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 ELK CREEK ROAD?
ELK CREEK ROAD in Siskiyou, California has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ELK CREEK ROAD inspected?
ELK CREEK 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 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ELK CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ELK CREEK ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for ELK CREEK ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining ELK CREEK ROAD?
ELK CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is ELK CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?
ELK CREEK ROAD was built in 1949, making it 77 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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