WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER
Carrying WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER over DUBAKELLA CREEK
NO DATA ENTERED, Trinity, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER
The WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER bridge in Trinity, California carries WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER over DUBAKELLA CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 15.7 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.7 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.7 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 051451000001077
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 0/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • At 0/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER against other structures in Trinity and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER?
WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER in Trinity, California has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER inspected?
WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER?
WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER?
WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER and does age affect safety?
WILDWOOD-MAD RIVER was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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