US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over State Route 44

Fair

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

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over State Route 44 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 SB over State Route 44 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 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesState Route 44
Location02-SHA-005-R15.43-RDG
RouteInterstate 5
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.5851, -122.36058
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Interstate 5 SB over State Route 44 built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over State Route 44 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 SB over State Route 44 carry?

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

How long is Interstate 5 SB over State Route 44?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over State Route 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.