Fawn Lodge Road over Grass Valley Creek
FairPosted for loadTrinity County, California · 0.1 MI North of SR 299 · Structure no. 05F0001
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Fawn Lodge Road over Grass Valley Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Fawn Lodge Road over Grass Valley Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fawn Lodge Road over Grass Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fawn Lodge Road over Grass Valley Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Fawn Lodge Road over Grass Valley Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fawn Lodge Road over Grass Valley Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Fawn Lodge Road over Grass Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.