State Route 3 over Rush Creek
GoodTrinity County, California · 02-TRI-003-38.73 · Structure no. 05 0054
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 865
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 3 over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 3 over Rush Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 865 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 3 over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 3 over Rush 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 Rush Creek carry?
About 865 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 3 over Rush Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 3 over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.