US Bridges

Interstate 5 NB over Pioneer Ave

Good

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-005-R6.65 · Structure no. 22 0169R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 NB over Pioneer Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 5 NB over Pioneer Ave 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,988 by 2046. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 NB
CrossesPioneer Ave
Location03-YOL-005-R6.65
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.67904, -121.74673
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2016)
Projected traffic49,988 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 5 NB over Pioneer Ave built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Pioneer Ave 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 Interstate 5 NB over Pioneer Ave carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 NB over Pioneer Ave?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Pioneer Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.