Bridge Bay Road over Interstate 5
PoorShasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R27.63 · Structure no. 06 0149
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 256 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 880
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Bay Road over Interstate 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Bay Road over Interstate 5 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,153 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Bay Road over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Bay Road over Interstate 5 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Bay Road over Interstate 5 carry?
About 880 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Bay Road over Interstate 5?
The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Bay Road over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.