Sweetbrier Ave over Interstate 5
PoorShasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-61.75 · Structure no. 06 0115
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 229 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweetbrier Ave over Interstate 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sweetbrier Ave over Interstate 5 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sweetbrier Ave over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweetbrier Ave over Interstate 5 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Sweetbrier Ave over Interstate 5 carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sweetbrier Ave over Interstate 5?
The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Sweetbrier Ave over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.