Interstate 5 SB over Thomes Creek Overflow
GoodTehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R11.78 · Structure no. 08 0107L
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Thomes Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 SB over Thomes Creek Overflow in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Thomes Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Thomes Creek Overflow 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Thomes Creek Overflow carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Thomes Creek Overflow?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Thomes Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.