US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over Five Points Uc

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-15.96 · Structure no. 42 0259L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over Five Points Uc is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 SB over Five Points Uc 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,833 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesFive Points Uc
Location06-FRE-005-15.96
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates36.26833, -120.25295
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2009)
Projected traffic23,833 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SB over Five Points Uc built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Five Points Uc 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 Five Points Uc carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over Five Points Uc?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Five Points Uc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.