US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Hillgate Road

Good

Colusa County, California · 03-COL-005-6.84 · Structure no. 15 0047

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Hillgate Road is a concrete tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Hillgate Road in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,669 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesHillgate Road
Location03-COL-005-6.84
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates39.01321, -122.05505
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2017)
Projected traffic49,669 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Hillgate Road built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Hillgate Road 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 Hillgate Road carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Hillgate Road?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Hillgate Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.