US Bridges

E205-N5 Connector over Interstate 5

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-205-R12.64 · Structure no. 29 0211G

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
623 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E205-N5 Connector over Interstate 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E205-N5 Connector over Interstate 5 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,811 by 2042. The structure is 623 ft (190 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesE205-N5 Connector
CrossesInterstate 5
Location10-SJ-205-R12.64
RouteInterstate 205
Coordinates37.76688, -121.33279
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length623 ft (190 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (1998)
Projected traffic124,811 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 E205-N5 Connector over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is E205-N5 Connector over Interstate 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does E205-N5 Connector over Interstate 5 carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E205-N5 Connector over Interstate 5?

The structure is 623 ft (190 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns E205-N5 Connector over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.