US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Funk Slough Overflow

Good

Colusa County, California · 03-COL-005-R29.02 · Structure no. 15 0077R

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Funk Slough Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 over Funk Slough Overflow 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,495 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesFunk Slough Overflow
Location03-COL-005-R29.02
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates39.30898, -122.18906
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2013)
Projected traffic21,495 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over Funk Slough Overflow built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 over Funk Slough Overflow 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 over Funk Slough Overflow carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Funk Slough Overflow?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Funk Slough Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.