US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Cnfr & Old HWY 99W

Good

Colusa County, California · 03-COL-005-R29.25 · Structure no. 15 0065R

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
429 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Cnfr & Old HWY 99W is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over Cnfr & Old HWY 99W in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,495 by 2043. The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesCnfr & Old HWY 99W
Location03-COL-005-R29.25
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates39.31183, -122.19106
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length429 ft (130.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2013)
Projected traffic21,495 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 NB over Cnfr & Old HWY 99W built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Cnfr & Old HWY 99W 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 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over Cnfr & Old HWY 99W carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Cnfr & Old HWY 99W?

The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Cnfr & Old HWY 99W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.