US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over California Aqueduct

Fair

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-005-14.92 · Structure no. 45 0069L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over California Aqueduct is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over California Aqueduct in Kings 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,572 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesCalifornia Aqueduct
Location06-KIN-005-14.92
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates35.96295, -119.94131
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2009)
Projected traffic41,572 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 California Aqueduct built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over California Aqueduct 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over California Aqueduct carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over California Aqueduct?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over California Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.