Interstate 5 SB over Tehama-Colusa Canal
GoodGlenn County, California · 03-GLE-005-R21.34 · Structure no. 11 0081L
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,750
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Tehama-Colusa Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 SB over Tehama-Colusa 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,192 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Tehama-Colusa Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Tehama-Colusa 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 SB over Tehama-Colusa Canal carry?
About 12,750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Tehama-Colusa Canal?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Tehama-Colusa Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.