US Bridges

Airport Way over San Joaquin River 06

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.5 MI NE of Kasson RD · Structure no. 29C0187

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
546 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,042
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Way over San Joaquin River 06 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Airport Way over San Joaquin River 06 in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,999 by 2046. The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesAirport Way
CrossesSan Joaquin River 06
Location0.5 MI NE of Kasson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.67544, -121.26584
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length546 ft (166.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,042 (2015)
Projected traffic2,999 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Airport Way over San Joaquin River 06 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Airport Way over San Joaquin River 06 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 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Way over San Joaquin River 06 carry?

About 2,042 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airport Way over San Joaquin River 06?

The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Way over San Joaquin River 06?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.