US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Flume Creek Road

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-59.35 · Structure no. 06 0112

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Flume Creek Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Flume Creek Road in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,596 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesFlume Creek Road
Location02-SHA-005-59.35
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.09528, -122.34547
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2009)
Projected traffic30,596 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Interstate 5 over Flume Creek Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Flume Creek Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Flume Creek Road carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Flume Creek Road?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Flume Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.