US Bridges

Flores Ave over Interstate 5

Good

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R19.78 · Structure no. 08 0118

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flores Ave over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Flores 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,299 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFlores Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-TEH-005-R19.78
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.08395, -122.21723
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2015)
Projected traffic1,299 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Flores Ave over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Flores 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 Flores Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Flores Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Flores Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.