Interstate 5 SB over Salt Creek
FairColusa County, California · 03-COL-005-R7.99 · Structure no. 15 0005L
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 SB over Salt Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,836 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Salt 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Salt Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Salt Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.