Interstate 5 SB over Orestimba Creek
FairStanislaus County, California · 10-STA-005-5.73 · Structure no. 38 0107L
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 249 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Orestimba Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 SB over Orestimba Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,430 by 2046. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Orestimba Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Orestimba Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Orestimba Creek carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Orestimba Creek?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Orestimba Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.