US Bridges

Sour Grass Road over Interstate 5

Fair

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R3.52 · Structure no. 08 0126

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sour Grass Road over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sour Grass Road over Interstate 5 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSour Grass Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-TEH-005-R3.52
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.84893, -122.20037
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 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 traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic327 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Sour Grass Road over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Sour Grass Road 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 Sour Grass Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sour Grass Road 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 Sour Grass Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.