US Bridges

Husted Road over Interstate Route 5

Poor

Colusa County, California · 03-COL-005-R15.91 · Structure no. 15 0068

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
319 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Husted Road over Interstate Route 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Husted Road over Interstate Route 5 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,211 by 2044. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHusted Road
CrossesInterstate Route 5
Location03-COL-005-R15.91
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.12833, -122.13273
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2017)
Projected traffic1,211 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Husted Road over Interstate Route 5 built?

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

What condition is Husted Road over Interstate Route 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

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

About 900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Husted Road over Interstate Route 5?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Husted Road over Interstate Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.