US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over W Hammer Lane

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-32.66-STKN · Structure no. 29 0212L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over W Hammer Lane is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over W Hammer Lane in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1970, 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,346 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesW Hammer Lane
Location10-SJ-005-32.66-STKN
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.02115, -121.35886
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2009)
Projected traffic83,346 by 2045
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over W Hammer Lane built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over W Hammer Lane 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over W Hammer Lane carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over W Hammer Lane?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over W Hammer Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.