US Bridges

Del Paso Road over Interstate 5

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-29.02-SAC · Structure no. 24 0195

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Paso Road over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Del Paso Road over Interstate 5 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 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,722 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDel Paso Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-SAC-005-29.02-SAC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.65581, -121.53351
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic8,722 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Del Paso Road over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Del Paso Road over Interstate 5 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Del Paso Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Del Paso Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Del Paso Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.