US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Taylors Wash

Fair

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-40.95 · Structure no. 08 0092

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Taylors Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 5 over Taylors Wash in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 79 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 6 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,902 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesTaylors Wash
Location02-TEH-005-40.95
RouteInterstate 5
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.35976, -122.28315
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2015)
Projected traffic70,902 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Taylors Wash built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Taylors Wash 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Taylors Wash carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Taylors Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns Interstate 5 over Taylors Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.