US Bridges

S5-N Mt Shasta Off over Interstate 5

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-R12.06 · Structure no. 02 0091K

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
418 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-N Mt Shasta Off over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-N Mt Shasta Off 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,338 by 2040. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS5-N Mt Shasta Off
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-SIS-005-R12.06
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.33144, -122.33231
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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2015)
Projected traffic2,338 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 S5-N Mt Shasta Off over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is S5-N Mt Shasta Off 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 S5-N Mt Shasta Off over Interstate 5 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S5-N Mt Shasta Off over Interstate 5?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S5-N Mt Shasta Off over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.