Bowman Road over Interstate 5
FairTehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-41.53 · Structure no. 08 0105
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 226 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowman Road over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowman Road 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,181 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bowman Road over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowman Road 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Bowman Road over Interstate 5 carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bowman Road over Interstate 5?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Bowman Road over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.