US Bridges

Ruth-Zenia Road over Little Van Duzen River

Good

Trinity County, California · 0.1 MI SW Van Duzen RD · Structure no. 05C0099

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruth-Zenia Road over Little Van Duzen River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ruth-Zenia Road over Little Van Duzen River in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

CarriesRuth-Zenia Road
CrossesLittle Van Duzen River
Location0.1 MI SW Van Duzen RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.28913, -123.43714
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2013)
Projected traffic91 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 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 Ruth-Zenia Road over Little Van Duzen River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruth-Zenia Road over Little Van Duzen River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ruth-Zenia Road over Little Van Duzen River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ruth-Zenia Road over Little Van Duzen River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ruth-Zenia Road over Little Van Duzen River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.