US Bridges

Twin Cities Road over Interstate 5

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-2.13 · Structure no. 24 0284

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,596
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Cities Road over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twin Cities Road over Interstate 5 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,596 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,377 by 2046. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTwin Cities Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-SAC-005-2.13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.28409, -121.4583
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,596 (2015)
Projected traffic4,377 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Twin Cities Road over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Cities Road 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 Twin Cities Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 2,596 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Twin Cities Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Cities Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.