Interstate 5 SB over Dibble Creek
FairTehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R28.16 · Structure no. 08 0028L
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 191 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Dibble Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 SB over Dibble Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,700 by 2046. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Dibble Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Dibble Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Dibble Creek carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Dibble Creek?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Dibble Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.