US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over Power Line Road

Fair

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R30.23L · Structure no. 06 0147L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,150
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over Power Line Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 SB over Power Line Road in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,192 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesPower Line Road
Location02-SHA-005-R30.23L
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates40.78332, -122.32222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,150 (2009)
Projected traffic16,192 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Power Line Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Power Line Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Power Line Road carry?

About 9,150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over Power Line Road?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Power Line Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.