US Bridges

East Side Road over Trinity River

Good

Trinity County, California · 0.1 MI E of State RTE 3 · Structure no. 05C0185

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Side Road over Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Side Road over Trinity River in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2042. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesEast Side Road
CrossesTrinity River
Location0.1 MI E of State RTE 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.05295, -122.69751
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2000)
Projected traffic533 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 East Side Road over Trinity River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Side 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does East Side Road over Trinity River carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Side Road over Trinity River?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Side Road over Trinity River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.