Interstate 5 over Thomes Creek
FairTehama County, California · 02-TEH-005-R12.16 · Structure no. 08 0165
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,041 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Thomes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Thomes Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,990 by 2042. The structure is 1,041 ft (317.3 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 over Thomes Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Thomes Creek 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 Interstate 5 over Thomes Creek carry?
About 29,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Thomes Creek?
The structure is 1,041 ft (317.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Thomes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.