Interstate 5 NB over Balls Ferry RD
GoodShasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R5.29-AND · Structure no. 06 0140
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 NB over Balls Ferry RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over Balls Ferry RD in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 78,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,895 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 NB over Balls Ferry RD built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Balls Ferry RD 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 NB over Balls Ferry RD carry?
About 78,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 NB over Balls Ferry RD?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Balls Ferry RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.