Interstate 5 over Shotgun Creek
FairShasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R55.59 · Structure no. 06 0121
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Shotgun Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Interstate 5 over Shotgun Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,491 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Shotgun Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Shotgun 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Shotgun Creek carry?
About 17,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Shotgun Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns Interstate 5 over Shotgun Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.