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Sacramento County, CA · Structure #24 0266

INTERSTATE 5

INTERSTATE 5 in 03-Sac-005-22.25-Sac, Sacramento County, California received a condition grade of B (60/100). Built in 1970, the bridge carries 138K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 over Up RR Spur.

INTERSTATE 5 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 60/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1970 and is now 56 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. INTERSTATE 5 carries an average daily traffic count of 138,000 vehicles, with 14 lane(s) crossing Up RR Spur. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
60/100
60
Condition Score
138K
Daily Traffic
1970
Year Built
11.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 5
Crosses Over
Up RR Spur
State
California
County
Sacramento County
Location
03-Sac-005-22.25-Sac
Year Built
1970
Age
56 years
Daily Traffic
138,000
Lanes
14
Length
11.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
24 0266

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 5 is a 56-year-old bridge located 03-Sac-005-22.25-Sac in Sacramento County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Up RR Spur with 14 traffic lanes, handling approximately 138K vehicles per day. Built in 1970, the structure spans 11.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (60/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

03-Sac-005-22.25-Sac, Sacramento County, California

38.564661, -121.514050

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 5 has a Condition Score of 60/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 5 was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 5 carries approximately 138K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 14 traffic lanes. It is 11.1 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 in 03-Sac-005-22.25-Sac, Sacramento County, California.

No, INTERSTATE 5 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

INTERSTATE 5 is located 03-Sac-005-22.25-Sac in Sacramento County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 over Up RR Spur. Its coordinates are 38.564661, -121.514050. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 5 carries INTERSTATE 5 over Up RR Spur. The bridge is 11.1 meters long and was built in 1970.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.