State Route 36 over North Fork Deer Creek
FairTehama County, California · 02-TEH-036-R98.92 · Structure no. 08 0062
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 315 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 36 over North Fork Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 36 over North Fork Deer Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 59 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,433 by 2046. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 North Fork Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is State Route 36 over North Fork Deer 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 North Fork Deer Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is State Route 36 over North Fork Deer Creek?
The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 36 over North Fork Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.