US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over Richards Blvd

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-24.65-SAC · Structure no. 24 0250L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over Richards Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over Richards Blvd 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 89,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,580 by 2045. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesRichards Blvd
Location03-SAC-005-24.65-SAC
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.59682, -121.50397
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,000 (2015)
Projected traffic147,580 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 5 SB over Richards Blvd built?

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

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

About 89,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over Richards Blvd?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Richards Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.