US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Klamath River Road

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-R58.10R · Structure no. 02 0133R

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,050
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Klamath River Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Klamath River Road in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 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 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,270 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesKlamath River Road
Location02-SIS-005-R58.10R
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.85483, -122.57146
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,050 (2015)
Projected traffic10,270 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Klamath River Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Klamath River Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Klamath River Road carry?

About 7,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Klamath River Road?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Klamath River Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.