US Bridges

Interstate 5 over East Drainage Canal

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-26.88-SAC · Structure no. 24 0319

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
138,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over East Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 5 over East Drainage Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 138,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 251,630 by 2047. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesEast Drainage Canal
Location03-SAC-005-26.88-SAC
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.62705, -121.51774
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,000 (2015)
Projected traffic251,630 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over East Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 over East Drainage Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over East Drainage Canal carry?

About 138,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over East Drainage Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 5 over East Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.