Interstate 5 NB over Brookside Calaveras Riv
PoorSan Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-29.56 · Structure no. 29 0174
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 520 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 124,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 NB over Brookside Calaveras Riv is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 NB over Brookside Calaveras Riv in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 124,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 242,586 by 2045. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Brookside Calaveras Riv built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Brookside Calaveras Riv 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over Brookside Calaveras Riv carry?
About 124,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 NB over Brookside Calaveras Riv?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Brookside Calaveras Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.