US Bridges

SR 4 WB over Lincoln UP RR BNSF RY

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-004-R16.20-STKN · Structure no. 29 0237L

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
595 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 WB over Lincoln UP RR BNSF RY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4 WB 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,864 by 2045. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 4 WB
CrossesLincoln UP RR BNSF RY
Location10-SJ-004-R16.20-STKN
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.9488, -121.2981
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length595 ft (181.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2009)
Projected traffic57,864 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 4 WB over Lincoln UP RR BNSF RY built?

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

What condition is SR 4 WB 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 SR 4 WB over Lincoln UP RR BNSF RY carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 WB over Lincoln UP RR BNSF RY?

The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 WB over Lincoln UP RR BNSF RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.