US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Freeport Bl Abandoned RR

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-15.59-SAC · Structure no. 24 0296

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
554 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
93,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Freeport Bl Abandoned RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over Freeport Bl Abandoned RR in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 93,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,328 by 2046. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesFreeport Bl Abandoned RR
Location03-SAC-005-15.59-SAC
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.47549, -121.50393
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length554 ft (168.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.4 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,000 (2015)
Projected traffic168,328 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 NB over Freeport Bl Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Freeport Bl Abandoned RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over Freeport Bl Abandoned RR carry?

About 93,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Freeport Bl Abandoned RR?

The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Freeport Bl Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.