US Bridges

Van Duzen Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Trinity County, California · 12.5 MI South SR 36 · Structure no. 05C0098

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
578
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Duzen Road over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Van Duzen Road over Cedar Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Duzen Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location12.5 MI South SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrinity County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.31873, -123.45155
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Van Duzen Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Duzen Road over Cedar 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 Van Duzen Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Van Duzen Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Van Duzen Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.