Interstate 5 SB over Sacramento River
FairTehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R25.40-RBL · Structure no. 08 0095L
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 937 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Sacramento River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 SB over Sacramento River in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 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 937 ft (285.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Sacramento River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Sacramento River 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 Sacramento River carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Sacramento River?
The structure is 937 ft (285.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Sacramento River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.