US Bridges

Gregory Creek Road over Interstate 5

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R39.05 · Structure no. 06 0158

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gregory Creek Road over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gregory Creek Road 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,551 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGregory Creek Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-SHA-005-R39.05
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.86914, -122.36691
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (1998)
Projected traffic3,551 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Gregory Creek Road over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Gregory Creek Road over Interstate 5 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Gregory Creek Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Gregory Creek Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Gregory Creek Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.