US Bridges

Airport Blvd SB over Interstate 5

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-32.75 · Structure no. 24 0240

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,640
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Blvd SB over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Airport Blvd SB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 7,640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,419 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).

Location

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CarriesAirport Blvd SB
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-SAC-005-32.75
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.67093, -121.59128
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
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 traffic7,640 (2015)
Projected traffic15,419 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
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 SB over Interstate 5 built?

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

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

About 7,640 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport Blvd SB 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 SB over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.