US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Hunters Creek

Good

Colusa County, California · 03-COL-005-R32.94 · Structure no. 15 0015L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Hunters Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 over Hunters Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,424 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesHunters Creek
Location03-COL-005-R32.94
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates39.36458, -122.193
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2012)
Projected traffic21,424 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Hunters Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Hunters 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Hunters Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Hunters Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Hunters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.