US Bridges

Interstate 5 over South Reach Beach Lake

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-12.40 · Structure no. 24 0347

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over South Reach Beach Lake is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 5 over South Reach Beach Lake 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 93,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108,230 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesSouth Reach Beach Lake
Location03-SAC-005-12.40
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.43136, -121.48816
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,000 (2015)
Projected traffic108,230 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 South Reach Beach Lake built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 over South Reach Beach Lake 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 over South Reach Beach Lake carry?

About 93,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Interstate 5 over South Reach Beach Lake?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Interstate 5 over South Reach Beach Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.