US Bridges

Denny Road over Trinity River

Good

Trinity County, California · 0.2 MI E JCT SR 299 · Structure no. 05C0119

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denny Road over Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denny Road over Trinity River in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2042. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDenny Road
CrossesTrinity River
Location0.2 MI E JCT SR 299
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.86829, -123.51868
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2016)
Projected traffic650 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Denny Road over Trinity River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denny Road over Trinity 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Denny Road over Trinity River carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Denny Road over Trinity River?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Denny Road over Trinity River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.