US Bridges

State Route 3 over Hillside

Good

Trinity County, California · 02-TRI-003-49.71 · Structure no. 05 0078

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
420 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
865
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 3 over Hillside is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 3 over Hillside in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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, projected to reach 741 by 2046. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesState Route 3
CrossesHillside
Location02-TRI-003-49.71
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates40.87465, -122.80247
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic865 (2009)
Projected traffic741 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 3 over Hillside built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 3 over Hillside 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 Hillside carry?

About 865 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 3 over Hillside?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 3 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.