US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Central Irrigation Canal

Good

Glenn County, California · 03-GLE-005-R8.82 · Structure no. 11 0057R

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Central Irrigation Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 NB over Central Irrigation Canal in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,901 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesCentral Irrigation Canal
Location03-GLE-005-R8.82
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates39.51054, -122.20757
Functional classUrban 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2015)
Projected traffic20,901 by 2042
Trucks28%
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 NB over Central Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Central Irrigation Canal 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 NB over Central Irrigation Canal carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Central Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Central Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.