US Bridges

State Route 26 over State Route 99 and Ramps

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-026-1.11 · Structure no. 29 0142

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 26 over State Route 99 and Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 26 over State Route 99 and Ramps in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 59 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,304 by 2045. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 26
CrossesState Route 99 and Ramps
Location10-SJ-026-1.11
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates37.96973, -121.24596
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2009)
Projected traffic29,304 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 26 over State Route 99 and Ramps built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is State Route 26 over State Route 99 and Ramps 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 26 over State Route 99 and Ramps carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 26 over State Route 99 and Ramps?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 26 over State Route 99 and Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.