US Bridges

E&W4-S5 Connector over Church Street

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-004-R16.00-STKN · Structure no. 29 0231H

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,400
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E&W4-S5 Connector over Church Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E&W4-S5 Connector over Church Street in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,311 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE&W4-S5 Connector
CrossesChurch Street
Location10-SJ-004-R16.00-STKN
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.94598, -121.30014
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,400 (2000)
Projected traffic31,311 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E&W4-S5 Connector over Church Street built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is E&W4-S5 Connector over Church Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E&W4-S5 Connector over Church Street carry?

About 19,400 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E&W4-S5 Connector over Church Street?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns E&W4-S5 Connector over Church Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.