US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Arroyo Hondo

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-33.62 · Structure no. 42 0241R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Arroyo Hondo is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 NB over Arroyo Hondo 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 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,781 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesArroyo Hondo
Location06-FRE-005-33.62
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates36.47843, -120.43321
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2009)
Projected traffic22,781 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 NB over Arroyo Hondo built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Arroyo Hondo 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 NB over Arroyo Hondo carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Arroyo Hondo?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Arroyo Hondo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.