US Bridges

5N -132E Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-3.27 · Structure no. 29 0205G

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

5N -132E Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5N -132E Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,651 by 2046. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries5N -132E Connector
CrossesDelta-Mendota Canal
Location10-SJ-005-3.27
RouteInterstate 5
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.63523, -121.34214
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1998)
Projected traffic6,651 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 5N -132E Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5N -132E Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 5N -132E Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is 5N -132E Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 5N -132E Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.