US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Interstate 80

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-26.69-SAC · Structure no. 24 0207R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
89,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Interstate 80 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over Interstate 80 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 89,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,580 by 2047. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesInterstate 80
Location03-SAC-005-26.69-SAC
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.62481, -121.51663
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,000 (2015)
Projected traffic147,580 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 NB over Interstate 80 built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Interstate 80 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 Interstate 5 NB over Interstate 80 carry?

About 89,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Interstate 80?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Interstate 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.