US Bridges

State Route 3 over Etna Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-003-20.44 · Structure no. 02 0169

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 3 over Etna Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 3 over Etna Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 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 6 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 3
CrossesEtna Creek
Location02-SIS-003-20.44
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates41.45736, -122.87872
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2015)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Etna Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is State Route 3 over Etna 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 2024.

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

About 880 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is State Route 3 over Etna Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 3 over Etna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.