US Bridges

Arburua RD over Interstate 5

Good

Merced County, California · 10-MER-005-9.68 · Structure no. 39 0154

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arburua RD over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arburua RD over Interstate 5 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesArburua RD
CrossesInterstate 5
Location10-MER-005-9.68
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.96518, -120.88363
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (1998)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arburua RD over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arburua RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Arburua RD over Interstate 5 carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Arburua RD over Interstate 5?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Arburua RD over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.