W4-N&S5 Connector over Lincoln UP RR BNSF RY
PoorSan Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-004-R16.20-STKN · Structure no. 29 0236F
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 602 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,200
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W4-N&S5 Connector over Lincoln UP RR BNSF RY is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W4-N&S5 Connector over Lincoln UP RR BNSF RY 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 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 40,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,809 by 2041. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W4-N&S5 Connector over Lincoln UP RR BNSF RY built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is W4-N&S5 Connector over Lincoln UP RR BNSF RY 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does W4-N&S5 Connector over Lincoln UP RR BNSF RY carry?
About 40,200 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is W4-N&S5 Connector over Lincoln UP RR BNSF RY?
The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns W4-N&S5 Connector over Lincoln UP RR BNSF RY?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.