US Bridges

Interstate 5 over South Branch Sand Creek

Good

Colusa County, California · 03-COL-005-R8.51 · Structure no. 15 0006

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over South Branch Sand Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 5 over South Branch Sand 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 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 29,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48,039 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesSouth Branch Sand Creek
Location03-COL-005-R8.51
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates39.03483, -122.06846
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2017)
Projected traffic48,039 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over South Branch Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over South Branch Sand 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over South Branch Sand Creek carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Interstate 5 over South Branch Sand Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 5 over South Branch Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.