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State Route 36 over Goodrich Creek

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Lassen County, California · 02-LAS-036-7.30 · Structure no. 07 0082

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 36 over Goodrich Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 36 over Goodrich Creek in Lassen County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,081 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 36
CrossesGoodrich Creek
Location02-LAS-036-7.30
RouteState Highway 36
CountyLassen County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.32917, -120.93134
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2009)
Projected traffic4,081 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 36 over Goodrich Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 36 over Goodrich 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 2023.

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

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 36 over Goodrich Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 36 over Goodrich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.