US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Fourteen Mile Slough

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-31.00-STKN · Structure no. 29 0175

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
111,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Fourteen Mile Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 NB over Fourteen Mile Slough 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 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 111,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 305,953 by 2047. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 179 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesFourteen Mile Slough
Location10-SJ-005-31.00-STKN
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates37.9984, -121.34864
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width179 ft (54.5 m)
Roadway width174 ft (53 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,000 (2009)
Projected traffic305,953 by 2047
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 NB over Fourteen Mile Slough 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 Fourteen Mile Slough 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 Fourteen Mile Slough carry?

About 111,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Fourteen Mile Slough?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 179 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Fourteen Mile Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.