Interstate 5 over Drainage Ditch
GoodSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-30.78 · Structure no. 24 0320
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 5 over Drainage Ditch in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 75,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114,531 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Drainage Ditch 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 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 75,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Interstate 5 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Interstate 5 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.