US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Willow Street

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-2.09-DMR · Structure no. 02 0078

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Willow Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Willow Street in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 65 years old, older 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,613 by 2045. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesWillow Street
Location02-SIS-005-2.09-DMR
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.2117, -122.27446
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2024)
Projected traffic26,613 by 2045
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 5 over Willow Street built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Willow Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Willow Street carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Willow Street?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Willow Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.