US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Soda Creek Road

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-65.41 · Structure no. 06 0119

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Soda Creek Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Soda Creek Road in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,596 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesSoda Creek Road
Location02-SHA-005-65.41
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.16245, -122.29723
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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2009)
Projected traffic30,596 by 2041
Trucks28%
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 Soda Creek Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Soda 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 Soda Creek Road carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Soda Creek Road?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Soda Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.