US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over Cnfr & Old HWY 99W

Fair

Colusa County, California · 03-COL-005-R16.57 · Structure no. 15 0066L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over Cnfr & Old HWY 99W is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,206 by 2044. The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesCnfr & Old HWY 99W
Location03-COL-005-R16.57
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates39.13778, -122.13642
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length410 ft (124.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2017)
Projected traffic23,206 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 SB over Cnfr & Old HWY 99W built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Cnfr & Old HWY 99W 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 SB over Cnfr & Old HWY 99W carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

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

The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.