Ruth-Zenia Road over Van Duzen River
FairTrinity County, California · Hettenshaw Road · Structure no. 05C0188
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruth-Zenia Road over Van Duzen River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ruth-Zenia Road over Van Duzen 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 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ruth-Zenia Road over Van Duzen River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ruth-Zenia Road over Van Duzen River 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 Ruth-Zenia Road over Van Duzen River carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ruth-Zenia Road over Van Duzen River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ruth-Zenia Road over Van Duzen River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.