Interstate 5 SB over Quinto Creek
GoodMerced County, California · 10-MER-005-25.96 · Structure no. 39 0176L
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Quinto Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 SB over Quinto Creek 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 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Quinto Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Quinto Creek 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 Quinto Creek carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Quinto Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Quinto Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.