US Bridges

Pocket Road over Interstate 5

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-16.15-SAC · Structure no. 24 0263

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pocket Road over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pocket 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,261 by 2046. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPocket Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-SAC-005-16.15-SAC
RouteCity Street 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.48124, -121.51096
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2015)
Projected traffic44,261 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Pocket Road over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Pocket 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pocket Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pocket Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Pocket Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.