US Bridges

Paradise RD over Route 205

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-205-R9.61 · Structure no. 29 0181

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
840
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise RD over Route 205 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paradise RD over Route 205 in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1970, 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 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,336 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesParadise RD
CrossesRoute 205
Location10-SJ-205-R9.61
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.76519, -121.38792
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (1999)
Projected traffic3,336 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Paradise RD over Route 205 built?

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

What condition is Paradise RD over Route 205 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Paradise RD over Route 205 carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Paradise RD over Route 205?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise RD over Route 205?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.