State Route 3 over Sunflower Creek
GoodTrinity County, California · 02-TRI-003-77.93 · Structure no. 05 0027
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 3 over Sunflower Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 3 over Sunflower Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 317 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 3 over Sunflower Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 3 over Sunflower 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 3 over Sunflower Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is State Route 3 over Sunflower Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 3 over Sunflower Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.