US Bridges

State Route 4 over Crosstown Fwy Viaduct

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-004-R16.62-STKN · Structure no. 29 0269

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
4,367 ft
36 main spans
Daily traffic
74,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 over Crosstown Fwy Viaduct is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 4 over Crosstown Fwy Viaduct in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 50 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 74,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,198 by 2041. The structure is 4,367 ft (1,331.1 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 4
CrossesCrosstown Fwy Viaduct
Location10-SJ-004-R16.62-STKN
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.9497, -121.29054
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans36
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,367 ft (1,331.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,000 (2009)
Projected traffic114,198 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 State Route 4 over Crosstown Fwy Viaduct built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is State Route 4 over Crosstown Fwy Viaduct 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 State Route 4 over Crosstown Fwy Viaduct carry?

About 74,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 over Crosstown Fwy Viaduct?

The structure is 4,367 ft (1,331.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 over Crosstown Fwy Viaduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.