US Bridges

Ramp/Connector 5 over Carlton Ave

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-27.66-STKN · Structure no. 29 0198S

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp/Connector 5 over Carlton Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp/Connector 5 over Carlton Ave in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,091 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp/Connector 5
CrossesCarlton Ave
Location10-SJ-005-27.66-STKN
RouteInterstate 5
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.95653, -121.32485
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2009)
Projected traffic2,091 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ramp/Connector 5 over Carlton Ave built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Ramp/Connector 5 over Carlton Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp/Connector 5 over Carlton Ave carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp/Connector 5 over Carlton Ave?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp/Connector 5 over Carlton Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.