US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Three Rocks RD

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-35.26 · Structure no. 42 0242R

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

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Three Rocks RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 NB over Three Rocks RD 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesThree Rocks RD
Location06-FRE-005-35.26
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates36.49773, -120.45058
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 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
CrossesOther
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 Three Rocks RD built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Three Rocks RD 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 Three Rocks RD carry?

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

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Three Rocks RD?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Three Rocks RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.