US Bridges

Interstate 205 EB over UP RR & Byron RD

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-205-R4.54 · Structure no. 29 0074R

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 205 EB over UP RR & Byron RD is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Interstate 205 EB over UP RR & Byron RD in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 55 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 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,287 by 2046. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInterstate 205 EB
CrossesUP RR & Byron RD
Location10-SJ-205-R4.54
RouteInterstate 205
Coordinates37.74861, -121.47601
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,000 (2009)
Projected traffic86,287 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Interstate 205 EB over UP RR & Byron RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Interstate 205 EB over UP RR & Byron RD 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 EB over UP RR & Byron RD carry?

About 53,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 205 EB over UP RR & Byron RD?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 205 EB over UP RR & Byron RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.