US Bridges

West El Camino Ave over Interstate 5

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-25.97-SAC · Structure no. 24 0238

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West El Camino Ave over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying West El Camino Ave 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,173 by 2047. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWest El Camino Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-SAC-005-25.97-SAC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.61472, -121.51272
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2015)
Projected traffic20,173 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 West El Camino Ave over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is West El Camino Ave 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does West El Camino Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West El Camino Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns West El Camino Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.