US Bridges

State Route 36 over De Haven Gulch

Fair

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-036-55.20 · Structure no. 08 0055

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 36 over De Haven Gulch is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 36 over De Haven 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 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,457 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 36
CrossesDe Haven Gulch
Location02-TEH-036-55.20
RouteState Highway 36
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.31287, -122.07142
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2015)
Projected traffic2,457 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 36 over De Haven Gulch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 36 over De Haven 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 36 over De Haven Gulch carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Route 36 over De Haven Gulch?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 36 over De Haven Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.