US Bridges

Interstate Route 5 over Anderson Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R5.04-AND · Structure no. 06 0216

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

About this bridge

Interstate Route 5 over Anderson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate Route 5 over Anderson Creek 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 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,500 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate Route 5
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location02-SHA-005-R5.04-AND
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates40.44802, -122.28922
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.6 m)
Roadway width154 ft (46.9 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Anderson Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate Route 5 over Anderson Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate Route 5 over Anderson Creek carry?

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

How long is Interstate Route 5 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate Route 5 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.