Interstate 5 SB over Paradise Cut
FairSan Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-R12.99 · Structure no. 29 0032L
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 507 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 143,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Paradise Cut is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 SB over Paradise Cut in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 78 years old, older 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 143,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 279,893 by 2043. The structure is 507 ft (154.5 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Paradise Cut built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Paradise Cut 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Paradise Cut carry?
About 143,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Paradise Cut?
The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Paradise Cut?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.