Interstate 5 NB over Ortigalita Creek
GoodMerced County, California · 10-MER-005-8.89 · Structure no. 39 0153R
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 NB over Ortigalita Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 NB over Ortigalita Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 20,750 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,602 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 NB over Ortigalita Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 NB over Ortigalita Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 NB over Ortigalita Creek carry?
About 20,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 NB over Ortigalita Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 NB over Ortigalita Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.