US Bridges

Finnell Ave over Interstate 5

Fair

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R10.97 · Structure no. 08 0115

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finnell Ave over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Finnell 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,062 by 2046. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesFinnell Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-TEH-005-R10.97
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.95697, -122.20057
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 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2015)
Projected traffic1,062 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Finnell Ave over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Finnell Ave 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 Finnell Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Finnell Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Finnell Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.