US Bridges

Rush Creek Road over Rush Creek

Good

Trinity County, California · 4.6 MI SE of SR 3 · Structure no. 05C0031

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
489
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rush Creek Road over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rush Creek Road over Rush Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRush Creek Road
CrossesRush Creek
Location4.6 MI SE of SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrinity County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.75141, -122.84027
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2000)
Projected traffic638 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rush Creek Road over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rush Creek Road over Rush 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 August 2023.

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

About 489 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rush Creek Road over Rush Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rush Creek Road over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.