Old Oregon Trail over Interstate 5
FairShasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R24.08 · Structure no. 06 0154
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Oregon Trail over Interstate 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Oregon Trail 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,187 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Oregon Trail over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Oregon Trail 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old Oregon Trail over Interstate 5 carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Oregon Trail over Interstate 5?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Old Oregon Trail over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.