US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Del Puerto Creek

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 10-STA-005-18.13 · Structure no. 38 0121

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Del Puerto Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Interstate 5 over Del Puerto 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,858 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesDel Puerto Creek
Location10-STA-005-18.13
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates37.48937, -121.20591
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2009)
Projected traffic55,858 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 over Del Puerto Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 over Del Puerto 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 over Del Puerto Creek carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Del Puerto Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Interstate 5 over Del Puerto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.