US Bridges

Panoche JCT Util R over Interstate 5

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-40.66 · Structure no. 42 0244

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panoche JCT Util R over Interstate 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Panoche JCT Util R over Interstate 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPanoche JCT Util R
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-FRE-005-40.66
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.55343, -120.51842
Functional classRural Local

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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1998)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Panoche JCT Util R over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Panoche JCT Util R over Interstate 5 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 Panoche JCT Util R over Interstate 5 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Panoche JCT Util R over Interstate 5?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Panoche JCT Util R over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.