US Bridges

Arena Blvd over Interstate 5

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-28.04-SAC · Structure no. 24 0357

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arena Blvd over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arena Blvd over Interstate 5 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,128 by 2047. The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArena Blvd
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-SAC-005-28.04-SAC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.64297, -121.52661
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.6 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2015)
Projected traffic13,128 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arena Blvd over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arena Blvd over Interstate 5 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 Arena Blvd over Interstate 5 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Arena Blvd over Interstate 5?

The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Arena Blvd over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.