US Bridges

State Route 36 over Grizzly Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-036-16.94 · Structure no. 04 0096

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 36 over Grizzly Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 36 over Grizzly Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,289 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 36
CrossesGrizzly Creek
Location01-HUM-036-16.94
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.48729, -123.90655
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2009)
Projected traffic2,289 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 36 over Grizzly Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 36 over Grizzly 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 36 over Grizzly Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 36 over Grizzly Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 36 over Grizzly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.