US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Mott Road

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-005-5.90 · Structure no. 02 0180R

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Mott Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Mott Road 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesMott Road
Location02-SIS-005-5.90
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates41.25761, -122.27054
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2015)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
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 over Mott Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 over Mott Road 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 over Mott Road carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Mott Road?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Mott Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.