US Bridges

East Fork Road over E Fk of N Fk Trinity Riv

Fair

Trinity County, California · 4.4 MI North of SR 299 · Structure no. 05C0047

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Fork Road over E Fk of N Fk Trinity Riv is a steel truss - deck carrying East Fork Road over E Fk of N Fk Trinity Riv in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 87 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEast Fork Road
CrossesE Fk of N Fk Trinity Riv
Location4.4 MI North of SR 299
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.82063, -123.12394
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2010)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 East Fork Road over E Fk of N Fk Trinity Riv built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is East Fork Road over E Fk of N Fk Trinity Riv 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 East Fork Road over E Fk of N Fk Trinity Riv carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Fork Road over E Fk of N Fk Trinity Riv?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns East Fork Road over E Fk of N Fk Trinity Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.