US Bridges

Chard Ave over Interstate 5

Good

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R18.78 · Structure no. 08 0066

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chard Ave over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chard Ave over Interstate 5 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesChard Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-TEH-005-R18.78
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.06951, -122.21642
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2015)
Projected traffic424 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Chard Ave over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chard Ave over Interstate 5 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Chard Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chard Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Chard Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.