US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over Coyote Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R20.50 · Structure no. 08 0111L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 SB over Coyote 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,604 by 2046. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location02-TEH-005-R20.50
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates40.09447, -122.21744
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2015)
Projected traffic27,604 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 SB over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Coyote Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Coyote Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.