Capitol Mall over Interstate 5 & 2nd ST
FairSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-23.43-SAC · Structure no. 24 0236
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Capitol Mall over Interstate 5 & 2nd ST is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Capitol Mall over Interstate 5 & 2nd ST in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,087 by 2047. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Capitol Mall over Interstate 5 & 2nd ST built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Capitol Mall over Interstate 5 & 2nd ST 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Capitol Mall over Interstate 5 & 2nd ST carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Capitol Mall over Interstate 5 & 2nd ST?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns Capitol Mall over Interstate 5 & 2nd ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.