INTERSTATE 5 SB
INTERSTATE 5 SB in 10-Sj-005-R12.99, San Joaquin County, California received a condition grade of C (56/100). Built in 1947, the bridge carries 143K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 5 SB over Paradise Cut.
INTERSTATE 5 SB carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 56/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1947 and is now 79 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 SB carries an average daily traffic count of 143,000 vehicles, with 5 lane(s) crossing Paradise Cut. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
INTERSTATE 5 SB is a 79-year-old bridge located 10-Sj-005-R12.99 in San Joaquin County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 SB over Paradise Cut with 5 traffic lanes, handling approximately 143K vehicles per day. Built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1969, the structure spans 154.5 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (56/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
INTERSTATE 5 SB has a Condition Score of 56/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
INTERSTATE 5 SB was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1969, making it 79 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
INTERSTATE 5 SB carries approximately 143K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 5 traffic lanes. It is 154.5 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 5 SB in 10-Sj-005-R12.99, San Joaquin County, California.
No, INTERSTATE 5 SB 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 SB is located 10-Sj-005-R12.99 in San Joaquin County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 5 SB over Paradise Cut. Its coordinates are 37.770739, -121.327003. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
INTERSTATE 5 SB carries INTERSTATE 5 SB over Paradise Cut. The bridge is 154.5 meters long and was built in 1947, with reconstruction in 1969.
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.