US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Sacramento River

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-M39.98 · Structure no. 06 0210

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,944 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Sacramento River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Interstate 5 over Sacramento River in Shasta County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,700 by 2041. The structure is 1,944 ft (592.6 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesSacramento River
Location02-SHA-005-M39.98
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates40.87925, -122.37824
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,944 ft (592.6 m)
Longest span591 ft (180 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2009)
Projected traffic32,700 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 over Sacramento River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Sacramento River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Sacramento River carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Sacramento River?

The structure is 1,944 ft (592.6 m) long with a longest span of 591 ft (180 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Sacramento River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.