US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Little Panoche Equipt Uc

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-62.20 · Structure no. 42 0276R

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Little Panoche Equipt Uc is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 NB over Little Panoche Equipt Uc in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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, projected to reach 23,089 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesLittle Panoche Equipt Uc
Location06-FRE-005-62.20
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates36.80496, -120.74246
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2009)
Projected traffic23,089 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Little Panoche Equipt Uc built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Little Panoche Equipt 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 NB over Little Panoche Equipt Uc carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Little Panoche Equipt Uc?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Little Panoche Equipt Uc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.