State Route 36 over Mill Creek
FairTehama County, California · 02-TEH-036-91.46 · Structure no. 08 0133
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 36 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 36 over Mill Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1966, 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,433 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 36 over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is State Route 36 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 36 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.