State Route 3 over Minnehaha Creek
GoodTrinity County, California · 02-TRI-003-70.70 · Structure no. 05 0089
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 3 over Minnehaha Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 3 over Minnehaha Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 3 over Minnehaha Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 3 over Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is State Route 3 over Minnehaha Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 3 over Minnehaha Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.