California State Route 3

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State Route 3 (legal definition)
Length:	148.81[1] mi (239.49 km)
Formed:	1964 renumbering[2]
South end:	SR 36 near Peanut
Major junctions:	SR 299 in Douglas City and Weaverville SR 263 in Yreka
North end:	Montague
California State Highway Routes < SR 2 SR 4 > Unconstructed - Deleted - Freeway - Scenic

State Route 3 is a state highway in the Northern region of the U.S. State of California. It runs from Route 36 north along the shore of Trinity Lake, Fort Jones and Etna. The route approaches Yreka, California and turns east to Montague.

[edit] State law

Legal Definition of Route 3: California Streets and Highways Code, Chapter 2, Article 3, Section 303

Route 3 is part of the Freeway and Expressway System, as stated by section 253.2 of the California State Highway Code.

Route 3 is part of the Scenic Highway System, as stated by section 263.2 of the California State Highway Code.

[edit] References

1. ^ January 1, 2006 California Log of Bridges on State Highways
2. ^ California Highways: State Route 3

[edit] External links

• WestCoast Roads- California 3
• Caltrans: Route 3 highway conditions
• California Highways: CA-3
• The Big Highways Page: California Route 3