US Bridges

E Fork New River over New River

Good

Trinity County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051456000001088

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

E Fork New River over New River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Fork New River over New River in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesE Fork New River
CrossesNew River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 7N01
Coordinates40.96295, -123.34832
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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 E Fork New River over New River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Fork New River over New 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does E Fork New River over New River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is E Fork New River over New River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E Fork New River over New River?

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