US Bridges

Sutterville Road over Interstate 5

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-20.53-SAC · Structure no. 24 0256

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sutterville Road over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sutterville Road over Interstate 5 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,728 by 2047. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesSutterville Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-SAC-005-20.53-SAC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.54085, -121.51118
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2015)
Projected traffic50,728 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Sutterville Road over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sutterville Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Sutterville Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sutterville Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Sutterville Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.