US Bridges

Panoche RD over Interstate 5

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-48.99 · Structure no. 42 0248

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panoche RD over Interstate 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Panoche RD over Interstate 5 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPanoche RD
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-FRE-005-48.99
RouteCounty Highway 0W200
Coordinates36.63929, -120.62308
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2017)
Projected traffic1,308 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 RD over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panoche RD 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 RD over Interstate 5 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Panoche RD over Interstate 5?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Panoche RD over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.