US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over UP RR & AMTRAK

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-R15.94 · Structure no. 02 0004R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over UP RR & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over UP RR & AMTRAK in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,401 by 2045. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location02-SIS-005-R15.94
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.37599, -122.37504
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,750 (2024)
Projected traffic17,401 by 2045
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 NB over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over UP RR & 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 12,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.