Long Ridge Road over Salt Creek
FairTrinity County, California · 2 MI E JCT Hoaglin RD · Structure no. 05C0147
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Ridge Road over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Ridge Road over Salt Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long Ridge Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Long Ridge 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 Long Ridge Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Long Ridge Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Long Ridge Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.