Interstate 5 SB over Billy Wright Road
GoodMerced County, California · 10-MER-005-16.72 · Structure no. 39 0160L
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Billy Wright Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 SB over Billy Wright 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 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,602 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 Interstate 5 SB over Billy Wright Road built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Billy Wright 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 Billy Wright Road carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Billy Wright Road?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Billy Wright Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.