US Bridges

Upper Mad River RD over South Fork Mad River

Good

Trinity County, California · 28.5 MI S of SR 36 · Structure no. 05C0244

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Mad River RD over South Fork Mad River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Upper Mad River RD over South Fork Mad River in Trinity County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUpper Mad River RD
CrossesSouth Fork Mad River
Location28.5 MI S of SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.16252, -123.22653
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic130 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Upper Mad River RD over South Fork Mad River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Mad River RD over South Fork Mad 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Upper Mad River RD over South Fork Mad River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Upper Mad River RD over South Fork Mad River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m).

Who owns Upper Mad River RD over South Fork Mad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.