US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over State Route 44

Good

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

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over State Route 44 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 NB over State Route 44 in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,108 by 2045. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesState Route 44
Location02-SHA-005-R15.43-RDG
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates40.58506, -122.36027
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2014)
Projected traffic48,108 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 Interstate 5 NB over State Route 44 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

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

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

How long is Interstate 5 NB over State Route 44?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over State Route 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.