US Bridges

Roselawn Avenue over Lateral #5

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.3 MI W Merced Ave · Structure no. 39C0129

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roselawn Avenue over Lateral #5 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Roselawn Avenue over Lateral #5 in Merced County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoselawn Avenue
CrossesLateral #5
Location0.3 MI W Merced Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.46381, -120.79896
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2014)
Projected traffic109 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roselawn Avenue over Lateral #5 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roselawn Avenue over Lateral #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 Roselawn Avenue over Lateral #5 carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Roselawn Avenue over Lateral #5?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Roselawn Avenue over Lateral #5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.