Road 36 over Little Dry Creek
GoodMadera County, California · 0.25 MI N of Ave 14 · Structure no. 41C0172
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 36 over Little Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 36 over Little Dry Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 36 over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 36 over Little Dry 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Road 36 over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Road 36 over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Road 36 over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.