US Bridges

State Route 120 over So San Joaquin IRR Canal

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-120-21.17 · Structure no. 29 0044

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 120 over So San Joaquin IRR Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 120 over So San Joaquin IRR Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 87 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,864 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 120
CrossesSo San Joaquin IRR Canal
Location10-SJ-120-21.17
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates37.79351, -120.92364
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2009)
Projected traffic38,864 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 120 over So San Joaquin IRR Canal built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is State Route 120 over So San Joaquin IRR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 120 over So San Joaquin IRR Canal carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 120 over So San Joaquin IRR Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 120 over So San Joaquin IRR Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.