US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Glenn-Colusa Drain Ditch

Good

Glenn County, California · 03-GLE-005-R7.88 · Structure no. 11 0085

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Glenn-Colusa Drain Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 5 over Glenn-Colusa Drain Ditch 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,840 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesGlenn-Colusa Drain Ditch
Location03-GLE-005-R7.88
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates39.49861, -122.19854
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2014)
Projected traffic40,840 by 2045
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Glenn-Colusa Drain Ditch built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 over Glenn-Colusa Drain Ditch 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 Interstate 5 over Glenn-Colusa Drain Ditch carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Glenn-Colusa Drain Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Interstate 5 over Glenn-Colusa Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.