US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-25.78-STKN · Structure no. 29 0230L

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 87,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,220 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesBNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location10-SJ-005-25.78-STKN
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates37.94273, -121.29856
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,500 (2009)
Projected traffic166,220 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 SB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 87,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.