US Bridges

State Route 3 over Yreka Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-003-L49.99-YRE · Structure no. 02 0151

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 3 over Yreka Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 3 over Yreka Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,976 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 3
CrossesYreka Creek
Location02-SIS-003-L49.99-YRE
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates41.74001, -122.63093
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2010)
Projected traffic11,976 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 3 over Yreka Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 3 over Yreka Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 3 over Yreka Creek carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 3 over Yreka Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 3 over Yreka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.