US Bridges

Slough Road over Interstate 5

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-R34.96 · Structure no. 02 0155

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slough Road over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Slough Road over Interstate 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSlough Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-SIS-005-R34.96
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.60372, -122.50886
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic26 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Slough Road over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Slough Road over Interstate 5 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 Slough Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Slough Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Slough Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.