State Route 36 over South Fork Cottonwood CR
GoodTehama County, California · 02-TEH-036-R25.54 · Structure no. 08 0021
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 360 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 36 over South Fork Cottonwood CR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 36 over South Fork Cottonwood CR in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 614 by 2046. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 36 over South Fork Cottonwood CR built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 36 over South Fork Cottonwood CR 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 36 over South Fork Cottonwood CR carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is State Route 36 over South Fork Cottonwood CR?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 36 over South Fork Cottonwood CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.