US Bridges

State Route 36 over US Highway 101

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-036-0.01 · Structure no. 04 0301

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 36 over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 36 over US Highway 101 in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,996 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 36
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location01-HUM-036-0.01
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.54857, -124.1457
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2009)
Projected traffic4,996 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 36 over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 36 over US Highway 101 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 US Highway 101 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is State Route 36 over US Highway 101?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 36 over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.