US Bridges

Riverside Ave over Interstate 5

Good

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R23.38 · Structure no. 08 0113

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
812
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Ave over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riverside Ave over Interstate 5 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 812 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRiverside Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-TEH-005-R23.38
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.13589, -122.22084
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic812 (2015)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Riverside Ave over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Riverside Ave over Interstate 5 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 2022.

How much traffic does Riverside Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 812 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.