US Bridges

State Route 3 over East Fork Scott River

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-003-6.90 · Structure no. 02 0184

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 3 over East Fork Scott River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 3 over East Fork Scott River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 3
CrossesEast Fork Scott River
Location02-SIS-003-6.90
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates41.31008, -122.76802
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2015)
Projected traffic236 by 2040
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 East Fork Scott River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 3 over East Fork Scott River 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 East Fork Scott River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is State Route 3 over East Fork Scott River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 3 over East Fork Scott River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.