Interstate 5 NB over Sacramento Riv (elkhorn)
FairYolo County, California · 03-YOL-005-0.01 · Structure no. 22 0025R
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,630 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 NB over Sacramento Riv (elkhorn) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 NB over Sacramento Riv (elkhorn) in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,017 by 2047. The structure is 3,630 ft (1,106.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sacramento Riv (elkhorn) built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Sacramento Riv (elkhorn) 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 2025.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over Sacramento Riv (elkhorn) carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 NB over Sacramento Riv (elkhorn)?
The structure is 3,630 ft (1,106.4 m) long with a longest span of 285 ft (86.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Sacramento Riv (elkhorn)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.