US Bridges

State Route 4 EB over Spbr & Garfield Ave

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-004-R15.67-STKN · Structure no. 29 0240R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 EB over Spbr & Garfield Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 4 EB over Spbr & Garfield Ave 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,690 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 4 EB
CrossesSpbr & Garfield Ave
Location10-SJ-004-R15.67-STKN
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.94584, -121.30705
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,250 (2009)
Projected traffic11,690 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 4 EB over Spbr & Garfield Ave built?

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

What condition is State Route 4 EB over Spbr & Garfield Ave 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 State Route 4 EB over Spbr & Garfield Ave carry?

About 13,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 EB over Spbr & Garfield Ave?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 EB over Spbr & Garfield Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.