Interstate 5 SB over San Luis Wasteway
GoodMerced County, California · 10-MER-005-21.42 · Structure no. 39 0167L
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over San Luis Wasteway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 5 SB over San Luis Wasteway 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 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 26,525 by 2046. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over San Luis Wasteway built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over San Luis Wasteway 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 San Luis Wasteway carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over San Luis Wasteway?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over San Luis Wasteway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.