US Bridges

Diamond Ave over Interstate 5

Fair

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R24.94-RBL · Structure no. 08 0100

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond Ave over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Diamond Ave over Interstate 5 in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1964, 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,631 by 2046. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDiamond Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-TEH-005-R24.94-RBL
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.15879, -122.22359
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,631 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Diamond Ave over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diamond Ave over Interstate 5 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 Diamond Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Diamond Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.