US Bridges

N5-E44 Connector over Hilltop DR

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R15.31-RDG · Structure no. 06 0099G

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-E44 Connector over Hilltop DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N5-E44 Connector over Hilltop DR in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,252 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN5-E44 Connector
CrossesHilltop DR
Location02-SHA-005-R15.31-RDG
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates40.5835, -122.35808
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2014)
Projected traffic2,252 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N5-E44 Connector over Hilltop DR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N5-E44 Connector over Hilltop DR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N5-E44 Connector over Hilltop DR carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N5-E44 Connector over Hilltop DR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N5-E44 Connector over Hilltop DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.