Sunset Hills Drive over Interstate 5
GoodTehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-38.72 · Structure no. 08 0102
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 232 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunset Hills Drive over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunset Hills Drive over Interstate 5 in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,048 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunset Hills Drive over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunset Hills Drive 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Sunset Hills Drive over Interstate 5 carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sunset Hills Drive over Interstate 5?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sunset Hills Drive over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.