US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Crow Creek

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 10-STA-005-8.95 · Structure no. 38 0111R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Crow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 NB over Crow 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,548 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesCrow Creek
Location10-STA-005-8.95
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates37.37377, -121.12546
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2009)
Projected traffic22,548 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 NB over Crow Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Crow Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over Crow Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Crow Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.