US Bridges

S El DORADO-S5 on over Interstate 5

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-R20.95 · Structure no. 29 0217K

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,403
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S El DORADO-S5 on over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S El DORADO-S5 on over Interstate 5 in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,403 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,176 by 2043. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS El DORADO-S5 on
CrossesInterstate 5
Location10-SJ-005-R20.95
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates37.87446, -121.27814
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,403 (2015)
Projected traffic3,176 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 S El DORADO-S5 on over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S El DORADO-S5 on over Interstate 5 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S El DORADO-S5 on over Interstate 5 carry?

About 4,403 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S El DORADO-S5 on over Interstate 5?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S El DORADO-S5 on over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.