US Bridges

State Route 3 over Hayfork Creek

Good

Trinity County, California · 02-TRI-003-6.52 · Structure no. 05 0088

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,405
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 3 over Hayfork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 3 over Hayfork Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,405 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,671 by 2046. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesState Route 3
CrossesHayfork Creek
Location02-TRI-003-6.52
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates40.55005, -123.19102
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,405 (2009)
Projected traffic1,671 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 3 over Hayfork Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 3 over Hayfork 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 Hayfork Creek carry?

About 1,405 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 3 over Hayfork Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 3 over Hayfork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.