Interstate 5 SB over Sour Grass Creek
GoodTehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R2.27 · Structure no. 08 0125L
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Sour Grass Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 SB over Sour Grass 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 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Sour Grass Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Sour Grass 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 SB over Sour Grass Creek carry?
About 12,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Sour Grass Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Sour Grass Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.