US Bridges

Liberal Ave over Interstate 5

Fair

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R5.77 · Structure no. 08 0129

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
310
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberal Ave over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Liberal Ave 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2046. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesLiberal Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location02-TEH-005-R5.77
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.88162, -122.20043
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 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 width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2015)
Projected traffic562 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Liberal Ave over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Liberal Ave 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 Liberal Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Liberal Ave 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 Liberal Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.