Interstate 5 SB over Hambright Creek
FairGlenn County, California · 03-GLE-005-R26.46 · Structure no. 11 0071L
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,300
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Hambright Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 SB over Hambright Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,294 by 2045. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Hambright Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Hambright Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Hambright Creek carry?
About 12,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Hambright Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Hambright Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.