US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over S5-MAIN ST Off-Ramp

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-1.91 · Structure no. 06 0038L

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over S5-MAIN ST Off-Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over S5-MAIN ST Off-Ramp in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,919 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesS5-MAIN ST Off-Ramp
Location02-SHA-005-1.91
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates40.40352, -122.28156
Functional classRural 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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2024)
Projected traffic39,919 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 SB over S5-MAIN ST Off-Ramp built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over S5-MAIN ST Off-Ramp 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 Interstate 5 SB over S5-MAIN ST Off-Ramp carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over S5-MAIN ST Off-Ramp?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over S5-MAIN ST Off-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.