US Bridges

State Route 4 over Private Access

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-004-14.22 · Structure no. 29 0051

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,950
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 over Private Access is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 4 over Private Access in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 19,950 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,401 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesState Route 4
CrossesPrivate Access
Location10-SJ-004-14.22
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.9289, -121.32696
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,950 (2009)
Projected traffic17,401 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 4 over Private Access built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 4 over Private Access 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 4 over Private Access carry?

About 19,950 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 over Private Access?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 over Private Access?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.