US Bridges

State Route 36 over South Fork Dibble Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-036-R39.14 · Structure no. 08 0158

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 36 over South Fork Dibble Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 36 over South Fork Dibble Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,856 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 36
CrossesSouth Fork Dibble Creek
Location02-TEH-036-R39.14
RouteState Highway 36
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.21206, -122.27311
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2015)
Projected traffic2,856 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 South Fork Dibble Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 36 over South Fork Dibble 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 36 over South Fork Dibble Creek carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is State Route 36 over South Fork Dibble Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 36 over South Fork Dibble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.