US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over W80-S5 Connector Ramp

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-26.80-SAC · Structure no. 24 0208R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over W80-S5 Connector Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over W80-S5 Connector Ramp 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 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,815 by 2047. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesW80-S5 Connector Ramp
Location03-SAC-005-26.80-SAC
RouteInterstate 5
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.62624, -121.51732
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,000 (2015)
Projected traffic125,815 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 W80-S5 Connector Ramp built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over W80-S5 Connector Ramp 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 W80-S5 Connector Ramp carry?

About 69,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over W80-S5 Connector Ramp?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over W80-S5 Connector Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.