Steiner Flat Road over Dutton Creek
PoorTrinity County, California · 3.8 MI NW of SR3 @d.City · Structure no. 05C0238
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steiner Flat Road over Dutton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steiner Flat Road over Dutton Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steiner Flat Road over Dutton Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steiner Flat Road over Dutton Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Steiner Flat Road over Dutton Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Steiner Flat Road over Dutton Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Steiner Flat Road over Dutton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.