State Route 36 over Sacramento River
FairTehama County, California · 02-TEH-036-41.40-RBL · Structure no. 08 0023
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 820 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 36 over Sacramento River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 36 over Sacramento River in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 87 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 6 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,504 by 2046. The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 36 over Sacramento River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is State Route 36 over Sacramento River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 36 over Sacramento River carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Route 36 over Sacramento River?
The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 36 over Sacramento River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.