Interstate 5 NB over Burch Creek
GoodTehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R8.01 · Structure no. 08 0122R
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 NB over Burch Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 NB over Burch 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 NB over Burch Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Burch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over Burch Creek carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 NB over Burch Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Burch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.