US Bridges

Florin Road over Interstate 5

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-17.18-SAC · Structure no. 24 0264

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florin Road over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Florin 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,466 by 2046. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 122 ft wide.

CarriesFlorin Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-SAC-005-17.18-SAC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.49544, -121.51699
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.7 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,000 (2015)
Projected traffic128,466 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 Florin Road over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Florin 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 Florin Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 45,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Florin Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.7 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Florin Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.