13 Dips Road over Salt Creek
FairTrinity County, California · 1.2 MI East of S.R. 3 · Structure no. 05C0085
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
13 Dips Road over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13 Dips Road over Salt Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 74 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 13 Dips Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is 13 Dips Road over Salt 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 13 Dips Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is 13 Dips Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 13 Dips Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.