US Bridges

Salyer Loop Road over Trinity River

Good

Trinity County, California · 0.1 MI N of SR 299 · Structure no. 05C0221

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
381 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salyer Loop Road over Trinity River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salyer Loop Road over Trinity River in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 751 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2042. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSalyer Loop Road
CrossesTrinity River
Location0.1 MI N of SR 299
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.89141, -123.58504
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2007)
Projected traffic805 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Salyer Loop Road over Trinity River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salyer Loop 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 Salyer Loop Road over Trinity River carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Salyer Loop Road over Trinity River?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Salyer Loop Road over Trinity River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.