US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over Beaver Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-45.87 · Structure no. 29 0247L

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over Beaver Slough is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 SB over Beaver Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,741 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesBeaver Slough
Location10-SJ-005-45.87
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.20395, -121.41526
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2009)
Projected traffic55,741 by 2045
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 SB over Beaver Slough built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Beaver Slough 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Beaver Slough carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over Beaver Slough?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Beaver Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.