State Route 140 over Interstate 5
FairMerced County, California · 10-MER-140-0.01 · Structure no. 39 0182
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,175
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 140 over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 140 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,381 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 140 over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 140 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 140 over Interstate 5 carry?
About 1,175 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Route 140 over Interstate 5?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 140 over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.