Interstate 5 NB over Elder Creek
GoodTehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R16.99 · Structure no. 08 0084R
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 466 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 NB over Elder Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 NB over Elder Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,435 by 2040. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 NB over Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Elder Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over Elder Creek carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 NB over Elder Creek?
The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Elder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.