Interstate 5 NB over Salado Creek
GoodStanislaus County, California · 10-STA-005-12.68 · Structure no. 38 0117R
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 NB over Salado Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 NB over Salado 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, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,548 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 NB over Salado Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Salado 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 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over Salado Creek carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 NB over Salado Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Salado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.