US Bridges

Meyers Road over Interstate Route 5

Fair

Colusa County, California · 03-COL-005-R13.75 · Structure no. 15 0063

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meyers Road over Interstate Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meyers Road over Interstate Route 5 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,322 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMeyers Road
CrossesInterstate Route 5
Location03-COL-005-R13.75
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.10103, -122.11532
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,322 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Meyers Road over Interstate Route 5 built?

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

What condition is Meyers Road over Interstate Route 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Meyers Road over Interstate Route 5 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Meyers Road over Interstate Route 5?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Meyers Road over Interstate Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.