US Bridges

State Route 36 over Mad River

Good

Trinity County, California · 02-TRI-036-R2.73 · Structure no. 05 0034

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 36 over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 36 over Mad River in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 921 by 2038. The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 36
CrossesMad River
Location02-TRI-036-R2.73
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.44949, -123.50336
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2009)
Projected traffic921 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Mad River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 36 over Mad River 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 36 over Mad River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 36 over Mad River?

The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 36 over Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.