US Bridges

Elk Grove Blvd over Interstate 5

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-10.83 · Structure no. 24 0277

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Grove Blvd over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elk Grove Blvd over Interstate 5 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 50 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,520 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesElk Grove Blvd
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-SAC-005-10.83
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.40881, -121.48415
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic6,520 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Elk Grove Blvd over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Elk Grove Blvd over Interstate 5 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Elk Grove Blvd over Interstate 5 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elk Grove Blvd over Interstate 5?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Grove Blvd over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.