US Bridges

Interstate 5 over UP RR Spur

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-22.25-SAC · Structure no. 24 0266

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over UP RR Spur is a concrete slab carrying Interstate 5 over UP RR Spur in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 138,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 234,643 by 2047. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 313 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesUP RR Spur
Location03-SAC-005-22.25-SAC
RouteInterstate 5
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.56466, -121.51405
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating106 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width313 ft (95.4 m)
Roadway width273 ft (83.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,000 (2015)
Projected traffic234,643 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 5 over UP RR Spur built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over UP RR Spur 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 Interstate 5 over UP RR Spur carry?

About 138,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over UP RR Spur?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 313 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over UP RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.