US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over East Cypress Ave

Fair

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R14.44-RDG · Structure no. 06 0125R

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over East Cypress Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 NB over East Cypress Ave in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,108 by 2045. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesEast Cypress Ave
Location02-SHA-005-R14.44-RDG
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates40.57081, -122.36022
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2014)
Projected traffic48,108 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 NB over East Cypress Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over East Cypress Ave 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 Interstate 5 NB over East Cypress Ave carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over East Cypress Ave?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over East Cypress Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.