Interstate 5 over Cram Gulch
FairSiskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-R39.02 · Structure no. 02 0144R
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,850
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Cram Gulch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 over Cram Gulch 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,399 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cram Gulch built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Cram Gulch 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 Interstate 5 over Cram Gulch carry?
About 7,850 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Cram Gulch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Cram Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.