State Route 36 over Dry Creek
FairTehama County, California · 02-TEH-036-10.35 · Structure no. 08 0029
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 36 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 36 over Dry Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 State Route 36 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 36 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is State Route 36 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 36 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.