US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Deschutes Road

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R4.29-AND · Structure no. 06 0145

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Deschutes Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 NB over Deschutes Road in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1966, 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,412 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesDeschutes Road
Location02-SHA-005-R4.29-AND
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates40.43754, -122.2867
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.8 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2024)
Projected traffic92,412 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 NB over Deschutes Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Deschutes Road 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 Deschutes Road carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Deschutes Road?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Deschutes Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.