US Bridges

Airport Blvd NB over Interstate 5

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-32.73 · Structure no. 24 0239

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,910
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Blvd NB over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Airport Blvd NB 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,954 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAirport Blvd NB
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-SAC-005-32.73
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.67094, -121.59096
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2015)
Projected traffic3,954 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Airport Blvd NB over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Airport Blvd NB 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 Airport Blvd NB over Interstate 5 carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport Blvd NB over Interstate 5?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Blvd NB over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.