US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Branch Coyote Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R22.14 · Structure no. 08 0137

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Branch Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 5 over Branch Coyote Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,207 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesBranch Coyote Creek
Location02-TEH-005-R22.14
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates40.11814, -122.21829
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2015)
Projected traffic55,207 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 over Branch Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Branch Coyote 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 over Branch Coyote Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Branch Coyote Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 5 over Branch Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.