Butts RD over Route 5
FairMerced County, California · 10-MER-005-25.97 · Structure no. 39 0175
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butts RD over Route 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Butts RD over Route 5 in Merced County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Butts RD over Route 5 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Butts RD over Route 5 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 Butts RD over Route 5 carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Butts RD over Route 5?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Butts RD over Route 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.