US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Petroleum Creek

Fair

Colusa County, California · 03-COL-005-R2.05 · Structure no. 15 0064R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Petroleum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 over Petroleum 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,183 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesPetroleum Creek
Location03-COL-005-R2.05
RouteInterstate 5
CountyColusa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.95195, -122.01588
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2013)
Projected traffic24,183 by 2042
Trucks29%
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 Petroleum Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 over Petroleum Creek 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 Interstate 5 over Petroleum Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Petroleum Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Petroleum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.