US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over American Riv Garden HWY

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-24.82-SAC · Structure no. 24 0068L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
2,786 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
92,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over American Riv Garden HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over American Riv Garden HWY in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 92,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,000 by 2040. The structure is 2,786 ft (849.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesAmerican Riv Garden HWY
Location03-SAC-005-24.82-SAC
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.5994, -121.50445
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,786 ft (849.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,500 (2015)
Projected traffic130,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 SB over American Riv Garden HWY built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over American Riv Garden HWY 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over American Riv Garden HWY carry?

About 92,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over American Riv Garden HWY?

The structure is 2,786 ft (849.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over American Riv Garden HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.