Interstate 5 NB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal
GoodSan Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-28.26-STKN · Structure no. 29 0173R
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 408 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 NB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 NB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,235 by 2047. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal carry?
About 52,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 NB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal?
The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Shimizu DR & Smith Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.