Interstate 5 NB over Paradise Cut Uc
PoorSan Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-R13.87 · Structure no. 29 0029R
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 NB over Paradise Cut Uc is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over Paradise Cut Uc in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,352 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 NB over Paradise Cut Uc built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Paradise Cut Uc in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over Paradise Cut Uc carry?
About 80,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 NB over Paradise Cut Uc?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Paradise Cut Uc?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.