US Bridges

Interstate Route 5 over UPRR Railroad Tracks

Fair

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R4.53-AND · Structure no. 06 0215

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
389 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate Route 5 over UPRR Railroad Tracks is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate Route 5 over UPRR Railroad Tracks in Shasta County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,500 by 2042. The structure is 389 ft (118.5 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate Route 5
CrossesUPRR Railroad Tracks
Location02-SHA-005-R4.53-AND
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates40.44095, -122.28761
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length389 ft (118.5 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.4 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,000 (2024)
Projected traffic71,500 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate Route 5 over UPRR Railroad Tracks built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate Route 5 over UPRR Railroad Tracks 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 Route 5 over UPRR Railroad Tracks carry?

About 55,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Interstate Route 5 over UPRR Railroad Tracks?

The structure is 389 ft (118.5 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate Route 5 over UPRR Railroad Tracks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.