US Bridges

State Route 3 over Trinity River

Fair

Trinity County, California · 02-TRI-003-68.50 · Structure no. 05 0028

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
404 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 3 over Trinity River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 3 over Trinity River in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 846 by 2046. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 3
CrossesTrinity River
Location02-TRI-003-68.50
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates41.09484, -122.70676
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2009)
Projected traffic846 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Trinity River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is State Route 3 over Trinity 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 3 over Trinity River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 3 over Trinity River?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 3 over Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.