State Route 3 over Wildcat Creek
FairSiskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-003-9.75 · Structure no. 02 0166
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 925
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 3 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 3 over Wildcat Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 925 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 State Route 3 over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is State Route 3 over Wildcat 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 3 over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 925 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is State Route 3 over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 3 over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.