Interstate 5 SB over Phelps Ave
FairFresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-8.81 · Structure no. 42 0233L
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Phelps Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 SB over Phelps Ave in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,777 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Phelps Ave built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Phelps Ave 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Phelps Ave carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Phelps Ave?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Phelps Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.