State Route 3 over Tangle Blue Creek
FairTrinity County, California · 02-TRI-003-79.39 · Structure no. 05 0065
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 3 over Tangle Blue Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 3 over Tangle Blue Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (39 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Tangle Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 3 over Tangle Blue 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 Tangle Blue Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is State Route 3 over Tangle Blue Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 3 over Tangle Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.