US Bridges

1st ST over Interstate 5

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-0.66 · Structure no. 06 0016

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st ST over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 1st ST over Interstate 5 in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,252 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries1st ST
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-SHA-005-0.66
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.38567, -122.28551
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2024)
Projected traffic2,252 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1st ST over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 1st ST over Interstate 5 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 1st ST over Interstate 5?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 1st ST over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.