US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over State Route 265

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-R19.85-WEED · Structure no. 02 0164R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over State Route 265 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over State Route 265 in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,377 by 2045. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesState Route 265
Location02-SIS-005-R19.85-WEED
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.42338, -122.3963
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,150 (2024)
Projected traffic16,377 by 2045
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 NB over State Route 265 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over State Route 265 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 NB over State Route 265 carry?

About 7,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over State Route 265?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over State Route 265?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.