US Bridges

Corral Bottom Road over Trinity River

Good

Trinity County, California · 0.1 MI South of SR 299 · Structure no. 05C0162

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
343 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corral Bottom Road over Trinity River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corral Bottom Road over Trinity River in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2042. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCorral Bottom Road
CrossesTrinity River
Location0.1 MI South of SR 299
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.73835, -123.25222
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1986)
Projected traffic426 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Corral Bottom Road over Trinity River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corral Bottom 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 Corral Bottom Road over Trinity River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Corral Bottom Road over Trinity River?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Corral Bottom Road over Trinity River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.