Interstate 5 over Buckeye Creek
FairYolo County, California · 03-YOL-005-R28.59 · Structure no. 22 0137L
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Buckeye Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 over Buckeye Creek in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,673 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 41 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Buckeye Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Buckeye 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Buckeye Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Buckeye Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Buckeye Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.