Canyon Road over Route 5
GoodMerced County, California · 10-MER-005-11.99 · Structure no. 39 0156
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canyon Road over Route 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canyon Road over Route 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 34 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 Canyon Road over Route 5 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canyon Road over Route 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 Canyon Road over Route 5 carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Canyon Road over Route 5?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Canyon Road over Route 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.