East Fork Road over Potato Creek
FairTrinity County, California · 2.2 MI E Wildwood Road · Structure no. 05C0140
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Fork Road over Potato Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Fork Road over Potato Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Fork Road over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Fork Road over Potato 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does East Fork Road over Potato Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East Fork Road over Potato Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns East Fork Road over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.