US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Corning Canal

Good

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R23.04 · Structure no. 08 0114R

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

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Corning Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 NB over Corning Canal 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 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesCorning Canal
Location02-TEH-005-R23.04
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates40.13137, -122.21932
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2015)
Projected traffic27,604 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over Corning Canal built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Corning Canal 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 NB over Corning Canal carry?

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

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Corning Canal?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Corning Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.