US Bridges

Corning Road over Interstate 5

Fair

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R8.98 · Structure no. 08 0109

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corning Road over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Corning Road over Interstate 5 in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,309 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCorning Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-TEH-005-R8.98
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.92808, -122.20067
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2015)
Projected traffic7,309 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Corning Road over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corning 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Corning Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Corning Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Corning Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.