US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over State Route 97

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-R19.05-WEED · Structure no. 02 0170R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over State Route 97 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over State Route 97 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 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,319 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesState Route 97
Location02-SIS-005-R19.05-WEED
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.41821, -122.38326
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2015)
Projected traffic19,319 by 2040
Trucks32%
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 97 built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over State Route 97 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 NB over State Route 97 carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over State Route 97?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over State Route 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.