US Bridges

Lenahan Road over Interstate 5

Good

Colusa County, California · 03-COL-005-R30.85 · Structure no. 15 0057

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lenahan Road over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lenahan Road over Interstate 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLenahan Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-COL-005-R30.85
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.3345, -122.19515
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2012)
Projected traffic306 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lenahan Road over Interstate 5 built?

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

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lenahan Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lenahan Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.