State Route 3 over Browns Creek
GoodTrinity County, California · 02-TRI-003-R26.30 · Structure no. 05 0037
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 149 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 3 over Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 3 over Browns Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,116 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Browns Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 3 over Browns 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 Browns Creek carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 3 over Browns Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 3 over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.