Ditch Creek Road over Interstate 5
FairSiskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-R62.92 · Structure no. 02 0172
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 247 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ditch Creek Road over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ditch Creek Road over Interstate 5 in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ditch Creek Road over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ditch Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ditch Creek Road over Interstate 5 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ditch Creek Road over Interstate 5?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ditch Creek Road over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.