Interstate 5 over Cottonwood CR UP AMTRAK
FairShasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-0.01 · Structure no. 06 0204
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,524 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Cottonwood CR UP AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Cottonwood CR UP AMTRAK in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,327 by 2044. The structure is 1,524 ft (464.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Cottonwood CR UP AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Cottonwood CR UP 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Cottonwood CR UP AMTRAK carry?
About 41,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Cottonwood CR UP AMTRAK?
The structure is 1,524 ft (464.5 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Cottonwood CR UP AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.