US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Dunsmuir Ave

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-3.84-DMR · Structure no. 02 0171

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Dunsmuir Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Dunsmuir Ave in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,613 by 2045. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesDunsmuir Ave
Location02-SIS-005-3.84-DMR
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.23533, -122.26959
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2024)
Projected traffic26,613 by 2045
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Dunsmuir Ave built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Dunsmuir Ave 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 over Dunsmuir Ave carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Dunsmuir Ave?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Dunsmuir Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.