Interstate 5 over North Branch Sand Creek
GoodColusa County, California · 03-COL-005-R9.79 · Structure no. 15 0007R
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over North Branch Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 over North 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,836 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over North Branch Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over North 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 North Branch Sand Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over North Branch Sand Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over North Branch Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.