US Bridges

Lake ST over Interstate 5

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-R10.48-MSHA · Structure no. 02 0037

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,468
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake ST over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lake ST over Interstate 5 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 1,468 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,095 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLake ST
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-SIS-005-R10.48-MSHA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.30997, -122.32047
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,468 (2015)
Projected traffic2,095 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lake ST over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake ST over Interstate 5 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 Lake ST over Interstate 5 carry?

About 1,468 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake ST over Interstate 5?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lake ST over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.