US Bridges

Wildwood-Mad River over South Fork Trinity River

Good

Trinity County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051451000001082

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Wildwood-Mad River over South Fork Trinity River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wildwood-Mad River over South Fork Trinity River in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesWildwood-Mad River
CrossesSouth Fork Trinity River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 29N30
Coordinates40.24539, -123.12636
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildwood-Mad River over South Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood-Mad River over South Fork Trinity River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Wildwood-Mad River over South Fork Trinity River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Wildwood-Mad River over South Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Wildwood-Mad River over South Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.