Interstate 5 NB over Bear Creek
GoodSan Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-34.25 · Structure no. 29 0177R
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 218 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 NB over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 NB over Bear Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,346 by 2045. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 NB over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Bear Creek 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 Bear Creek carry?
About 48,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 NB over Bear Creek?
The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.