US Bridges

Hartnell Ave over Interstate 5

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R13.95-RDG · Structure no. 06 0124

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartnell Ave over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hartnell Ave over Interstate 5 in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2045. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHartnell Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-SHA-005-R13.95-RDG
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.5637, -122.35947
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2014)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Hartnell Ave over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Hartnell Ave over Interstate 5 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hartnell Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hartnell Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Hartnell Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.