US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Hillside

Fair

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-62.63 · Structure no. 06 0120R

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Hillside is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Hillside 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,297 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesHillside
Location02-SHA-005-62.63
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.13544, -122.32153
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2009)
Projected traffic15,297 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Hillside built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 over Hillside 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Hillside carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Hillside?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.