US Bridges

E132 -S5 Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-132-3.22 · Structure no. 29 0313G

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E132 -S5 Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E132 -S5 Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,532 by 2046. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesE132 -S5 Connector
CrossesDelta-Mendota Canal
Location10-SJ-132-3.22
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates37.63585, -121.34427
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1998)
Projected traffic7,532 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E132 -S5 Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is E132 -S5 Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E132 -S5 Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is E132 -S5 Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E132 -S5 Connector over Delta-Mendota Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.