US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Sacramento UP RR AMTRAK

Fair

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R52.11 · Structure no. 06 0193R

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
673 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,550
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Sacramento UP RR AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over Sacramento UP RR AMTRAK in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,245 by 2041. The structure is 673 ft (205.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesSacramento UP RR AMTRAK
Location02-SHA-005-R52.11
RouteInterstate 5
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.01496, -122.40626
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length673 ft (205.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,550 (2009)
Projected traffic15,245 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 NB over Sacramento UP RR AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Sacramento UP RR AMTRAK 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over Sacramento UP RR AMTRAK carry?

About 8,550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Sacramento UP RR AMTRAK?

The structure is 673 ft (205.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Sacramento UP RR AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.