US Bridges

Old US 50 Oc over RTE 205

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-205-R3.37 · Structure no. 29 0203

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
408 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 50 Oc over RTE 205 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 50 Oc over RTE 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,203 by 2042. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld US 50 Oc
CrossesRTE 205
Location10-SJ-205-R3.37
RouteCounty Highway 0Y332
Coordinates37.74135, -121.49596
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 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1998)
Projected traffic1,203 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Old US 50 Oc over RTE 205 built?

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

What condition is Old US 50 Oc over RTE 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 50 Oc over RTE 205 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old US 50 Oc over RTE 205?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 50 Oc over RTE 205?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.