US Bridges

Upper Mad River RD over Mad River

Good

Trinity County, California · Barry Creek Road · Structure no. 05C0163

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Mad River RD over Mad River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Upper Mad River RD over Mad River in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUpper Mad River RD
CrossesMad River
LocationBarry Creek Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.19706, -123.27995
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2004)
Projected traffic34 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Upper Mad River RD over Mad River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Mad River RD over Mad 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 Upper Mad River RD over Mad River carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Upper Mad River RD over Mad River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Mad River RD over Mad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.