Interstate 5 SB over Upper Salt Creek Road
FairShasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R37.08 · Structure no. 06 0159L
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Upper Salt Creek Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 SB over Upper Salt Creek Road in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 6 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,129 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Upper Salt Creek Road built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Upper Salt Creek 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 Upper Salt Creek Road carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Upper Salt Creek Road?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Upper Salt Creek Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.