FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LONG RIDGE ROAD

Carrying LONG RIDGE ROAD over SALT CREEK

2 MI E JCT HOAGLIN RD, Trinity, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LONG RIDGE ROAD

The LONG RIDGE ROAD bridge in Trinity, California carries LONG RIDGE ROAD over SALT CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LONG RIDGE ROAD compares

▲ 2.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 22%
Higher load rating than 78% of California bridges
194
Bridges in Trinity · 8 in Poor condition
LONG RIDGE ROAD 34.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−7.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1990
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
31.7 m (104 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15 vehicles/day
Structure Number
05C0147

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LONG RIDGE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LONG RIDGE ROAD 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 LONG RIDGE ROAD?

LONG RIDGE ROAD in Trinity, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LONG RIDGE ROAD inspected?

LONG RIDGE ROAD'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 15 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LONG RIDGE ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LONG RIDGE ROAD?

LONG RIDGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LONG RIDGE ROAD?

LONG RIDGE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LONG RIDGE ROAD and does age affect safety?

LONG RIDGE ROAD was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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