US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Lambert Road

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-4.65 · Structure no. 24 0287R

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Lambert Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over Lambert Road in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1975, 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,865 by 2046. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesLambert Road
Location03-SAC-005-4.65
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.32038, -121.46515
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2015)
Projected traffic55,865 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NB over Lambert Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Lambert Road 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 Interstate 5 NB over Lambert Road carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Lambert Road?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Lambert Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.