US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Dunsmuir Ave

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-2.51-DMR · Structure no. 02 0089

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Dunsmuir Ave is a concrete tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Dunsmuir Ave in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1960, 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,101 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesDunsmuir Ave
Location02-SIS-005-2.51-DMR
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.2177, -122.27449
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2024)
Projected traffic26,101 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 Dunsmuir Ave built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 over Dunsmuir Ave 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 over Dunsmuir Ave carry?

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

How long is Interstate 5 over Dunsmuir Ave?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Dunsmuir Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.