State Route 36 over Paynes Creek
FairTehama County, California · 02-TEH-036-58.18 · Structure no. 08 0057
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,375
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 36 over Paynes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 36 over Paynes Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 96 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 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 36 over Paynes Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is State Route 36 over Paynes 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 36 over Paynes Creek carry?
About 1,375 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is State Route 36 over Paynes Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 36 over Paynes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.