US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Hall Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R5.98 · Structure no. 08 0119R

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Hall Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 NB over Hall Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,017 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesHall Creek
Location02-TEH-005-R5.98
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates39.88477, -122.19986
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2015)
Projected traffic24,017 by 2046
Trucks25%
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 Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Hall Creek 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 Hall Creek carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Hall Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.