US Bridges

I 5 NB over E96-N5 Con Klamath River

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-R58.18R · Structure no. 02 0134R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,042 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,050
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 5 NB over E96-N5 Con Klamath River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 5 NB over E96-N5 Con Klamath River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,778 by 2042. The structure is 1,042 ft (317.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesI 5 NB
CrossesE96-N5 Con Klamath River
Location02-SIS-005-R58.18R
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.85597, -122.57157
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,042 ft (317.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,050 (2015)
Projected traffic20,778 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 5 NB over E96-N5 Con Klamath River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 5 NB over E96-N5 Con Klamath River 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 5 NB over E96-N5 Con Klamath River carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I 5 NB over E96-N5 Con Klamath River?

The structure is 1,042 ft (317.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 5 NB over E96-N5 Con Klamath River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.