Interstate 205 over Delta-Mendota Canal
FairSan Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-205-0.15 · Structure no. 29 0037
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 106,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 205 over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 205 over Delta-Mendota Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 72 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 106,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,574 by 2046. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 205 over Delta-Mendota Canal built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Interstate 205 over Delta-Mendota Canal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 205 over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?
About 106,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 205 over Delta-Mendota Canal?
The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 205 over Delta-Mendota Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.