US Bridges

State Route 36 over Beegum Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-036-11.91 · Structure no. 06 0057

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 36 over Beegum Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 36 over Beegum Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 36
CrossesBeegum Creek
Location02-SHA-036-11.91
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.34797, -122.86424
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2009)
Projected traffic918 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beegum Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 36 over Beegum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

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

About 570 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 36 over Beegum Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 36 over Beegum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.