US Bridges

Union Road over ST RTE 120

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-120-R4.31-MTCA · Structure no. 29 0275

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Road over ST RTE 120 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union Road over ST RTE 120 in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 45 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,285 by 2045. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUnion Road
CrossesST RTE 120
Location10-SJ-120-R4.31-MTCA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.78359, -121.23413
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2009)
Projected traffic6,285 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Union Road over ST RTE 120 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Union Road over ST RTE 120 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Union Road over ST RTE 120 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union Road over ST RTE 120?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Union Road over ST RTE 120?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.