US Bridges

Mccardle Flat Road over Interstate 5

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R47.35 · Structure no. 06 0183

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccardle Flat Road over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mccardle Flat Road over Interstate 5 in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMccardle Flat Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-SHA-005-R47.35
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.95744, -122.43586
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2005)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Mccardle Flat Road over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccardle Flat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mccardle Flat Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mccardle Flat Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mccardle Flat Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.