US Bridges

Metro Air Parkway over Interstate 5

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-31.44 · Structure no. 24 0368

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
324 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,865
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metro Air Parkway over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Metro Air Parkway over Interstate 5 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,865 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,038 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMetro Air Parkway
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-SAC-005-31.44
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.67078, -121.5671
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,865 (2021)
Projected traffic7,038 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Metro Air Parkway over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Metro Air Parkway over Interstate 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Metro Air Parkway over Interstate 5 carry?

About 5,865 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Metro Air Parkway over Interstate 5?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Metro Air Parkway over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.