US Bridges

Highland Lakes over East Fork Trinity River

Good

Trinity County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051459000001083

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Highland Lakes over East Fork Trinity River is a concrete tee beam carrying Highland Lakes over East Fork Trinity River in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 92 ft (28 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesHighland Lakes
CrossesEast Fork Trinity River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 38N21
Coordinates41.12728, -122.52509
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 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 Highland Lakes over East Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Lakes over East 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Highland Lakes over East Fork Trinity River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Highland Lakes over East Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Lakes over East Fork Trinity River?

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