US Bridges

UP RR BNSF AMTRAK over Martin Luther King Jr Bl

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · 0.1 MI W N Airport Way · Structure no. 29C0418

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

UP RR BNSF AMTRAK over Martin Luther King Jr Bl is a concrete continuous slab carrying UP RR BNSF AMTRAK over Martin Luther King Jr Bl in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUP RR BNSF AMTRAK
CrossesMartin Luther King Jr Bl
Location0.1 MI W N Airport Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.94112, -121.27291
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2017)
Projected traffic41 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was UP RR BNSF AMTRAK over Martin Luther King Jr Bl built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is UP RR BNSF AMTRAK over Martin Luther King Jr Bl 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does UP RR BNSF AMTRAK over Martin Luther King Jr Bl carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is UP RR BNSF AMTRAK over Martin Luther King Jr Bl?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns UP RR BNSF AMTRAK over Martin Luther King Jr Bl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.