Interstate 5 over Yreka Creek
FairSiskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-R46.79-YRE · Structure no. 02 0143
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Yreka Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Yreka Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1970, 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 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,951 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Yreka Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Yreka Creek 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 Interstate 5 over Yreka Creek carry?
About 16,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Yreka Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Yreka Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.