US Bridges

Riverside Ave over Interstate 5

Fair

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R6.74 · Structure no. 06 0146

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,220
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Ave over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riverside Ave over Interstate 5 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 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 5,220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,425 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRiverside Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-SHA-005-R6.74
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.46826, -122.30792
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,220 (2012)
Projected traffic5,425 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Riverside Ave over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Riverside Ave over Interstate 5 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 Riverside Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 5,220 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.