US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over Volta Road

Good

Merced County, California · 10-MER-005-13.87 · Structure no. 39 0158L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over Volta Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 SB over Volta Road 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,602 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesVolta Road
Location10-MER-005-13.87
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates37.01412, -120.92873
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2009)
Projected traffic28,602 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 5 SB over Volta Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Volta Road 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 SB over Volta Road carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over Volta Road?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Volta Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.