Merced Ave over Interstate 5
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-005-65.17 · Structure no. 50 0311
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 256 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merced Ave over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Merced Ave over Interstate 5 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merced Ave over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merced 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Merced Ave over Interstate 5 carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Merced Ave over Interstate 5?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Merced Ave over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.