US Bridges

Kentucky Ave over Interstate 5

Good

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-005-R7.70-WD · Structure no. 22 0148

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
383 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentucky Ave over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kentucky Ave over Interstate 5 in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,182 by 2046. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKentucky Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location03-YOL-005-R7.70-WD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.69179, -121.75706
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic9,182 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kentucky Ave over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kentucky Ave over Interstate 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Kentucky Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Kentucky Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Kentucky Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.