Interstate 5 over Dog Creek
FairShasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-45.54 · Structure no. 06 0027
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 643 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,100
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Dog Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Interstate 5 over Dog Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,700 by 2045. The structure is 643 ft (195.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Dog Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Dog 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Dog Creek carry?
About 17,100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Dog Creek?
The structure is 643 ft (195.9 m) long with a longest span of 314 ft (95.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Dog Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.