US Bridges

Powerline Road over Interstate 5

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-31.95 · Structure no. 24 0221

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

About this bridge

Powerline Road over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Powerline 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPowerline Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-SAC-005-31.95
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.67102, -121.5764
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic687 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Powerline Road over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Powerline Road over Interstate 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Powerline Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Powerline Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Powerline Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.