US Bridges

S5-Q Street Off-Rp over Interstate 5 & Ramps

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-23.10-SAC · Structure no. 24 0271K

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5-Q Street Off-Rp over Interstate 5 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5-Q Street Off-Rp over Interstate 5 & Ramps 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 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,459 by 2047. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS5-Q Street Off-Rp
CrossesInterstate 5 & Ramps
Location03-SAC-005-23.10-SAC
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.57639, -121.50852
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2015)
Projected traffic4,459 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 S5-Q Street Off-Rp over Interstate 5 & Ramps built?

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

What condition is S5-Q Street Off-Rp over Interstate 5 & Ramps 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S5-Q Street Off-Rp over Interstate 5 & Ramps carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S5-Q Street Off-Rp over Interstate 5 & Ramps?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S5-Q Street Off-Rp over Interstate 5 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.