US Bridges

Lewiston Road over Grass Valley Creek

Fair

Trinity County, California · 1.4 MI North of SR 299 · Structure no. 05C0035

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewiston Road over Grass Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewiston Road over Grass Valley Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 years old, older 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLewiston Road
CrossesGrass Valley Creek
Location1.4 MI North of SR 299
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.68647, -122.86136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2009)
Projected traffic470 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lewiston Road over Grass Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lewiston Road over Grass Valley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lewiston Road over Grass Valley Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lewiston Road over Grass Valley Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lewiston Road over Grass Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.