Interstate 5 over 56th Ave
GoodSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-17.58-SAC · Structure no. 24 0265
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 117,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over 56th Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over 56th Ave 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 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 117,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 201,993 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over 56th Ave built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over 56th Ave 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over 56th Ave carry?
About 117,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over 56th Ave?
The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over 56th Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.