US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over Ingram Creek

Poor

Stanislaus County, California · 10-STA-005-23.07 · Structure no. 38 0126L

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

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over Ingram Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 SB over Ingram 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 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 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesIngram Creek
Location10-STA-005-23.07
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates37.54071, -121.26865
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 SB over Ingram Creek built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Ingram Creek 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 carry?

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

How long is Interstate 5 SB over Ingram Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 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?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.