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N5-W44 Connector over State Route 44

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R15.43-RDG · Structure no. 06 0126G

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N5-W44 Connector over State Route 44 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying N5-W44 Connector over State Route 44 in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1965, 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,471 by 2045. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN5-W44 Connector
CrossesState Route 44
Location02-SHA-005-R15.43-RDG
RouteInterstate 5
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.58496, -122.35845
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2014)
Projected traffic20,471 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N5-W44 Connector over State Route 44 built?

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

What condition is N5-W44 Connector over State Route 44 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 N5-W44 Connector over State Route 44 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N5-W44 Connector over State Route 44?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N5-W44 Connector over State Route 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.