US Bridges

County Line over Browns Creek

Good

Trinity County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051452000001014

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

County Line over Browns Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying County Line over Browns Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 13 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Line
CrossesBrowns Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 31N02
Coordinates40.52697, -122.93861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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 County Line over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line over Browns Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Line over Browns Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is County Line over Browns Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County Line over Browns Creek?

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