Churn Creek Road over Interstate 5
FairShasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R12.15-RDG · Structure no. 06 0122
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 257 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Churn Creek Road over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Churn Creek Road over Interstate 5 in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,569 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Churn Creek Road over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Churn Creek Road over Interstate 5 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Churn Creek Road over Interstate 5 carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Churn Creek Road over Interstate 5?
The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns Churn Creek Road over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.