US Bridges

I5-E4 & Center over Madison Street

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-005-26.11-STKN · Structure no. 29 0239H

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I5-E4 & Center over Madison Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I5-E4 & Center over Madison 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 6 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 31,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,678 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI5-E4 & Center
CrossesMadison Street
Location10-SJ-005-26.11-STKN
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates37.94904, -121.29314
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,200 (2009)
Projected traffic39,678 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I5-E4 & Center over Madison Street built?

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

What condition is I5-E4 & Center over Madison 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I5-E4 & Center over Madison Street carry?

About 31,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I5-E4 & Center over Madison Street?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns I5-E4 & Center over Madison Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.