US Bridges

SR 36 over Interstate 5

Good

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-036-41.82-RBL · Structure no. 08 0082

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 36 over Interstate 5 in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 60 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,335 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 36
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-TEH-036-41.82-RBL
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.18043, -122.22548
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2015)
Projected traffic25,335 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is SR 36 over Interstate 5 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 SR 36 over Interstate 5 carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over Interstate 5?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.