US Bridges

Canyon Creek Road over Little E Fork Canyon Crk

Good

Trinity County, California · NE of Helena and SR 299 · Structure no. 05C0228

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Creek Road over Little E Fork Canyon Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canyon Creek Road over Little E Fork Canyon Crk in Trinity County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCanyon Creek Road
CrossesLittle E Fork Canyon Crk
LocationNE of Helena and SR 299
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.8658, -123.03511
Functional classRural Minor 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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2002)
Projected traffic21 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Canyon Creek Road over Little E Fork Canyon Crk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon Creek Road over Little E Fork Canyon Crk 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 2022.

How much traffic does Canyon Creek Road over Little E Fork Canyon Crk carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Creek Road over Little E Fork Canyon Crk?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Creek Road over Little E Fork Canyon Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.