Interstate 5 SB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal
FairSan Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-28.26-STKN · Structure no. 29 0173L
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 407 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 SB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,235 by 2047. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal 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 Interstate 5 SB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal carry?
About 52,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal?
The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.