US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Sims Road

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-57.41 · Structure no. 06 0217

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Sims Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 over Sims Road in Shasta County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,300 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 97 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesSims Road
Location02-SHA-005-57.41
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.07161, -122.35811
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2009)
Projected traffic29,300 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 5 over Sims Road built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Sims Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Sims Road carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Sims Road?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Sims Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.