US Bridges

State Route 36 over Bailey Creek

Good

Plumas County, California · 02-PLU-036-R13.73 · Structure no. 09 0006

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 36 over Bailey Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 36 over Bailey Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,121 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesState Route 36
CrossesBailey Creek
Location02-PLU-036-R13.73
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.30393, -121.14657
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2009)
Projected traffic6,121 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 36 over Bailey 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 2023.

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

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 36 over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 36 over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.