US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Stone Lake Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-8.11 · Structure no. 24 0327R

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Stone Lake Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 NB over Stone Lake Creek 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 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesStone Lake Creek
Location03-SAC-005-8.11
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.36991, -121.47542
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 NB over Stone Lake Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Stone Lake Creek 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 Stone Lake Creek carry?

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

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Stone Lake Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Stone Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.