US Bridges

Gilman Road over Interstate 5

Fair

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R36.83 · Structure no. 06 0160

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilman Road over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gilman 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGilman Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-SHA-005-R36.83
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.84761, -122.33874
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (1998)
Projected traffic700 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gilman Road over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Gilman Road 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 Gilman Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Gilman Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Gilman Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.