US Bridges

Rusch Creek Road over Rusch Creek

Fair

Trinity County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051452000001111

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Rusch Creek Road over Rusch Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rusch Creek Road over Rusch Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesRusch Creek Road
CrossesRusch Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 32N11
CountyTrinity County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.57743, -123.27967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation*: *
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Rusch Creek Road over Rusch Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rusch Creek Road over Rusch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Rusch Creek Road over Rusch Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Rusch Creek Road over Rusch Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Who owns Rusch Creek Road over Rusch Creek?

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