US Bridges

5th Street over Graded Earth

Good

Sacramento County, California · Sacramento Rail Yards · Structure no. 24C0542

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
391 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street over Graded Earth is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 5th Street over Graded Earth in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,326 by 2043. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries5th Street
CrossesGraded Earth
LocationSacramento Rail Yards
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.58702, -121.49746
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length391 ft (119.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic8,326 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 5th Street over Graded Earth built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street over Graded Earth 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does 5th Street over Graded Earth carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5th Street over Graded Earth?

The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Street over Graded Earth?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.