Interstate 5 over Brush Creek
GoodColusa County, California · 03-COL-005-R2.95 · Structure no. 15 0079
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 5 over Brush Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,669 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Brush 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 Brush Creek carry?
About 35,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Interstate 5 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.