South Main ST over Interstate 5
FairTehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R24.87-RBL · Structure no. 08 0112
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,950
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main ST over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Main ST over Interstate 5 in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 13,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,409 by 2046. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Main ST over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Main ST 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does South Main ST over Interstate 5 carry?
About 13,950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Main ST over Interstate 5?
The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns South Main ST over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.