US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over Tumey Gulch

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-005-44.93 · Structure no. 42 0455L

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over Tumey Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 SB over Tumey Gulch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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, projected to reach 22,993 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesTumey Gulch
Location06-FRE-005-44.93
RouteInterstate 5
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.59595, -120.57441
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2009)
Projected traffic22,993 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 SB over Tumey Gulch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Tumey Gulch 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 Tumey Gulch carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Interstate 5 SB over Tumey Gulch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Tumey Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.