US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over State Route 273

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R3.82 · Structure no. 06 0139L

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over State Route 273 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over State Route 273 in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 59 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,084 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesState Route 273
Location02-SHA-005-R3.82
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates40.4309, -122.28461
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2024)
Projected traffic47,084 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 273 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over State Route 273 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over State Route 273 carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over State Route 273?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over State Route 273?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.