Interstate 5 SB over Red Bank Creek
FairTehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R23.61 · Structure no. 08 0108L
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Red Bank Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 SB over Red Bank Creek 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,146 by 2046. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Red Bank Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Red Bank Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Red Bank Creek carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Red Bank Creek?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Red Bank Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.