US Bridges

Mccabe RD over Route 5

Good

Merced County, California · 10-MER-005-22.57 · Structure no. 39 0170

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccabe RD over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mccabe RD over Route 5 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2039. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMccabe RD
CrossesRoute 5
Location10-MER-005-22.57
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.11521, -121.02309
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (1998)
Projected traffic107 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mccabe RD over Route 5 built?

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

What condition is Mccabe RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mccabe RD over Route 5 carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mccabe RD over Route 5?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mccabe RD over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.