US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Buena Vista Uc

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-27.28-STKN · Structure no. 29 0195R

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Buena Vista Uc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 over Buena Vista Uc in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 55 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 5 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 56,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,673 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesBuena Vista Uc
Location10-SJ-005-27.28-STKN
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates37.95621, -121.31787
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,500 (2009)
Projected traffic113,673 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Buena Vista Uc built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Buena Vista Uc 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Buena Vista Uc carry?

About 56,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Buena Vista Uc?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Buena Vista Uc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.