US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Gale RD

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-9.23 · Structure no. 42 0269R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Gale RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 NB over Gale RD 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,777 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesGale RD
Location06-FRE-005-9.23
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates36.18148, -120.19783
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 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 traffic15,000 (2009)
Projected traffic18,777 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 NB over Gale RD built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Gale RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over Gale RD carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Gale RD?

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 NB over Gale RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.