US Bridges

Simon Newman RD over Interstate 5

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 10-STA-005-7.45 · Structure no. 38 0109

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simon Newman RD over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Simon Newman RD over Interstate 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSimon Newman RD
CrossesInterstate 5
Location10-STA-005-7.45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.35269, -121.11927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1998)
Projected traffic257 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Simon Newman RD over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simon Newman RD over Interstate 5 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 Simon Newman RD over Interstate 5 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Simon Newman RD over Interstate 5?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Simon Newman RD over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.