US Bridges

Interstate 5 SB over SR 152

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-005-17.55 · Structure no. 39 0161L

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 SB over SR 152 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 5 SB over SR 152 in Merced County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,602 by 2046. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesSR 152
Location10-MER-005-17.55
RouteInterstate 5
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.0564, -120.96969
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2009)
Projected traffic28,602 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 152 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 5 SB over SR 152 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 SB over SR 152 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 SB over SR 152?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 SB over SR 152?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.