Interstate 5 SB over Panoche Creek
FairFresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-49.99 · Structure no. 42 0249L
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Panoche Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 SB over Panoche Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,398 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Panoche Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Panoche Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Panoche Creek carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Panoche Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Panoche Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.