Interstate 5 SB over Beach Lake
PoorSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-12.92 · Structure no. 24 0262
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 577 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Beach Lake is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 SB over Beach Lake in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 50 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 46,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36,869 by 2046. The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Beach Lake built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Beach Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Beach Lake carry?
About 46,500 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Beach Lake?
The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Beach Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.