US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over UP Railroad & Farm Roads

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-10.65 · Structure no. 29 0262L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over UP Railroad & Farm Roads is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 SB over UP Railroad & Farm Roads 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 12,450 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,385 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesUP Railroad & Farm Roads
Location10-SJ-005-10.65
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates37.74223, -121.34378
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,450 (2020)
Projected traffic26,385 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 UP Railroad & Farm Roads built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over UP Railroad & Farm Roads 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 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over UP Railroad & Farm Roads carry?

About 12,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over UP Railroad & Farm Roads?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over UP Railroad & Farm Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.