US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over W120-S5 Conn Rmp & UP RR

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-R14.80 · Structure no. 29 0251L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
506 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over W120-S5 Conn Rmp & UP RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 SB over W120-S5 Conn Rmp & UP RR 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,078 by 2043. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesW120-S5 Conn Rmp & UP RR
Location10-SJ-005-R14.80
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates37.78825, -121.30251
Functional classRural 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length506 ft (154.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,000 (2015)
Projected traffic127,078 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 W120-S5 Conn Rmp & UP RR built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over W120-S5 Conn Rmp & UP RR 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 Interstate 5 SB over W120-S5 Conn Rmp & UP RR carry?

About 80,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over W120-S5 Conn Rmp & UP RR?

The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over W120-S5 Conn Rmp & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.