US Bridges

State Route 3 over Sugar Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-003-11.29 · Structure no. 02 0167

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
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 Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 3 over Sugar Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1958, 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 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 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 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesState Route 3
CrossesSugar Creek
Location02-SIS-003-11.29
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates41.3392, -122.82604
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2015)
Projected traffic657 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 3 over Sugar 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 2023.

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

About 925 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is State Route 3 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 3 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.