FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STOUTS MEADOW

Carrying STOUTS MEADOW over MCCLOUD RIVER

ALGOMA CAMPGROUND, Siskiyou, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair

Bridge Snapshot: STOUTS MEADOW

The STOUTS MEADOW bridge in Siskiyou, California carries STOUTS MEADOW over MCCLOUD RIVER. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.1 meters (122 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How STOUTS MEADOW compares

423
Bridges in Siskiyou · 23 in Poor condition

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
37.1 m (122 ft)
Deck Width
6.0 m (20 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
051461000001075

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STOUTS MEADOW 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 STOUTS MEADOW 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 STOUTS MEADOW?

STOUTS MEADOW in Siskiyou, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STOUTS MEADOW inspected?

STOUTS MEADOW'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. STOUTS MEADOW 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 STOUTS MEADOW?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for STOUTS MEADOW.

Who is responsible for maintaining STOUTS MEADOW?

STOUTS MEADOW is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is STOUTS MEADOW and does age affect safety?

STOUTS MEADOW was built in 1940, making it 86 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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