Cottonwood RD over Interstate 5
FairMerced County, California · 10-MER-005-28.23 · Structure no. 39 0178
- 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
- 25
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood RD over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cottonwood RD over Interstate 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cottonwood RD over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood RD over Interstate 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 Cottonwood RD over Interstate 5 carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood RD over Interstate 5?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood RD over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.