Butts Road over California Aqueduct
FairMerced County, California · 0.4 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 39C0252
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 208 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Butts Road over California Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butts Road over California Aqueduct in Merced County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butts Road over California Aqueduct built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Butts Road over California Aqueduct 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 2023.
How much traffic does Butts Road over California Aqueduct carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Butts Road over California Aqueduct?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Butts Road over California Aqueduct?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.