US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Yreka Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-R45.61-YRE · Structure no. 02 0160

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 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 culvert 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 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesYreka Creek
Location02-SIS-005-R45.61-YRE
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.7035, -122.64264
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2015)
Projected traffic23,951 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 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 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns Interstate 5 over Yreka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.