US Bridges

State Route 36 over Gold Run Creek

Good

Lassen County, California · 02-LAS-036-R27.36 · Structure no. 07 0066

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 36 over Gold Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 36 over Gold Run Creek in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 10,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,818 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 36
CrossesGold Run Creek
Location02-LAS-036-R27.36
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.39496, -120.62559
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2009)
Projected traffic15,818 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 36 over Gold Run Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 36 over Gold Run 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 36 over Gold Run Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 36 over Gold Run Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns State Route 36 over Gold Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.