Interstate 5 over Salt Creek
GoodColusa County, California · 03-COL-005-R19.25 · Structure no. 15 0073L
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 over Salt Creek 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 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,926 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Salt Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Salt Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.