Interstate 5 over Parks Creek
GoodSiskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-R27.18 · Structure no. 02 0141R
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Parks Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Parks Creek 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 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,259 by 2045. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Parks Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Parks Creek 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 Parks Creek carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Parks Creek?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Parks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.