US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Five Mile Slough

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-32.10-STKN · Structure no. 29 0210

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
111,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Five Mile Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 5 over Five Mile Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,660 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesFive Mile Slough
Location10-SJ-005-32.10-STKN
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.01374, -121.3551
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width167 ft (50.9 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,000 (2009)
Projected traffic133,660 by 2045
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 over Five Mile Slough built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Five 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 over Five Mile Slough carry?

About 111,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Five Mile Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Five Mile Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.