US Bridges

P ST-S5 on Ramp over Interstate 5 & Ramp

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-23.18-SAC · Structure no. 24 0272K

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

P ST-S5 on Ramp over Interstate 5 & Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying P ST-S5 on Ramp over Interstate 5 & Ramp 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,706 by 2047. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesP ST-S5 on Ramp
CrossesInterstate 5 & Ramp
Location03-SAC-005-23.18-SAC
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.57624, -121.50859
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2015)
Projected traffic8,706 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 P ST-S5 on Ramp over Interstate 5 & Ramp built?

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

What condition is P ST-S5 on Ramp over Interstate 5 & Ramp 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 P ST-S5 on Ramp over Interstate 5 & Ramp carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is P ST-S5 on Ramp over Interstate 5 & Ramp?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns P ST-S5 on Ramp over Interstate 5 & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.