US Bridges

Interstate 205 over Sugar Spur RR

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-205-R7.85-TRA · Structure no. 29 0183L

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 205 over Sugar Spur RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 205 over Sugar Spur RR 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 47,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,971 by 2046. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 205
CrossesSugar Spur RR
Location10-SJ-205-R7.85-TRA
RouteInterstate 205
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.76353, -121.42001
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,500 (2009)
Projected traffic72,971 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 205 over Sugar Spur RR built?

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

What condition is Interstate 205 over Sugar Spur RR 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 over Sugar Spur RR carry?

About 47,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 205 over Sugar Spur RR?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 205 over Sugar Spur RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.