Interstate 5 over Churn Creek
FairShasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R19.00-RDG · Structure no. 06 0107
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Churn Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Churn Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 72 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 6 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,106 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Churn Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Churn 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Churn Creek carry?
About 34,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Churn Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Churn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.