Interstate 5 SB over Tumey Gulch
PoorFresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-44.93 · Structure no. 42 0246L
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Tumey Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 SB over Tumey Gulch 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,993 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Tumey Gulch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Tumey Gulch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Tumey Gulch carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Tumey Gulch?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Tumey Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.