State Route 36 over Long Gulch
FairTehama County, California · 02-TEH-036-23.05 · Structure no. 08 0050
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 407
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 36 over Long Gulch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 36 over Long Gulch in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Long Gulch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 36 over Long Gulch 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 Long Gulch carry?
About 407 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is State Route 36 over Long Gulch?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 36 over Long Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.