Interstate 5 SB over Cantua Creek
GoodFresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-28.50 · Structure no. 42 0239L
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Cantua Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 SB over Cantua Creek in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,975 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Cantua Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Cantua 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Cantua Creek carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Cantua Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Cantua Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.