US Bridges

Utica Ave Oc over Interstate 5

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-005-12.36 · Structure no. 45 0067

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utica Ave Oc over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Utica Ave Oc over Interstate 5 in Kings 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2046. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesUtica Ave Oc
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-KIN-005-12.36
RouteCounty Highway 0W301
Coordinates35.9345, -119.91256
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2004)
Projected traffic546 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Utica Ave Oc over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Utica Ave Oc over Interstate 5 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Utica Ave Oc over Interstate 5 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Utica Ave Oc over Interstate 5?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Utica Ave Oc over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.