US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over Ingram Creek Road

Poor

Stanislaus County, California · 10-STA-005-22.99 · Structure no. 38 0125L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over Ingram Creek Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 SB over Ingram Creek Road 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,378 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesIngram Creek Road
Location10-STA-005-22.99
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates37.53991, -121.26762
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2009)
Projected traffic27,378 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$658,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 SB over Ingram Creek Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Ingram Creek Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over Ingram Creek Road carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over Ingram Creek Road?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Ingram Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.