I have gone up and down I-5 a zillion times. I would have no desire to ride the Aqueduct. The ride up and down I-5 is one hell of a boring riding. I using it as it's the quickest way to get to Southern CA and back, other than that it's no joy ride for me let alone on a bike. I would find somewhere else more enjoyable to ride like the American River Parkway in Sacramento if I had to ride along the waterways.