State Route 3 over Salt Creek
FairTrinity County, California · 02-TRI-003-L3.84 · Structure no. 05 0061
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 495
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 3 over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 3 over Salt Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 77 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 6 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 3 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is State Route 3 over Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek carry?
About 495 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is State Route 3 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 3 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.