US Bridges

State Route 32 over Interstate 5

Good

Glenn County, California · 03-GLE-032-L0.01 · Structure no. 11 0077

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 32 over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 32 over Interstate 5 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,519 by 2045. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 32
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-GLE-032-L0.01
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates39.7508, -122.20588
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2017)
Projected traffic9,519 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 32 over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is State Route 32 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 32 over Interstate 5 carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 32 over Interstate 5?

The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 32 over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.