US Bridges

Main ST over Dibble Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-036-L39.90-RBL · Structure no. 08 0159E

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Dibble Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main ST over Dibble Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,784 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesDibble Creek
Location02-TEH-036-L39.90-RBL
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.20043, -122.24325
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2015)
Projected traffic12,784 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Dibble Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Dibble Creek 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 Main ST over Dibble Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Dibble Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Dibble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.