US Bridges

Interstate RTE 5 S over Gaffery Road

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-0.30L · Structure no. 29 0301L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate RTE 5 S over Gaffery Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate RTE 5 S over Gaffery Road 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 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,987 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate RTE 5 S
CrossesGaffery Road
Location10-SJ-005-0.30L
RouteInterstate 5
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.5935, -121.33868
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2000)
Projected traffic29,987 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 RTE 5 S over Gaffery Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate RTE 5 S over Gaffery Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate RTE 5 S over Gaffery Road carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Interstate RTE 5 S over Gaffery Road?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate RTE 5 S over Gaffery Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.