State Route 3 over Stuart Fork
GoodTrinity County, California · 02-TRI-003-43.93 · Structure no. 05 0055
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 331 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 865
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 3 over Stuart Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 3 over Stuart Fork in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 741 by 2046. The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 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 | 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 Stuart Fork built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 3 over Stuart Fork 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 Stuart Fork carry?
About 865 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 3 over Stuart Fork?
The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 3 over Stuart Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.