State Route 3 over Coffee Creek Overflow
PoorTrinity County, California · 02-TRI-003-67.98 · Structure no. 05 0033
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 3 over Coffee Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 3 over Coffee Creek Overflow in Trinity 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 3 over Coffee Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 3 over Coffee Creek Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 3 over Coffee Creek Overflow carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is State Route 3 over Coffee Creek Overflow?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 3 over Coffee Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.