Freshwater Road over Interstate 5
GoodColusa County, California · 03-COL-005-R19.31 · Structure no. 15 0074
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 235
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freshwater Road over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Freshwater Road over Interstate 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 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Freshwater Road over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Freshwater Road over Interstate 5 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 Freshwater Road over Interstate 5 carry?
About 235 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Freshwater Road over Interstate 5?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Freshwater Road over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.