US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over UP RR & AMTRAK

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-R9.20 · Structure no. 02 0036R

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2015 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 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location02-SIS-005-R9.20
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.29322, -122.31059
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2015)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1964, making it 61 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 September 2023.

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

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

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

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.