State Route 36 over Palmer Gulch
GoodTehama County, California · 02-TEH-036-53.25 · Structure no. 08 0052
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,025
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 36 over Palmer Gulch is a concrete slab carrying State Route 36 over Palmer Gulch in Tehama 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 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 2,025 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,506 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 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 | 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 Palmer Gulch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 36 over Palmer Gulch 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 Palmer Gulch carry?
About 2,025 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is State Route 36 over Palmer Gulch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 36 over Palmer Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.