US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over Parkhurst Equipment Uc

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-26.80 · Structure no. 42 0275L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over Parkhurst Equipment Uc is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 SB over Parkhurst Equipment Uc in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,975 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesParkhurst Equipment Uc
Location06-FRE-005-26.80
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates36.39858, -120.36108
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2009)
Projected traffic23,975 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Parkhurst Equipment Uc built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Parkhurst Equipment Uc 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 Interstate 5 SB over Parkhurst Equipment Uc carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over Parkhurst Equipment Uc?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Parkhurst Equipment Uc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.