US Bridges

Arch Airport Road over UP Railroad Tracks

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.97 MI East of Route 5 · Structure no. 29C0456

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,818
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arch Airport Road over UP Railroad Tracks is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arch Airport Road over UP Railroad Tracks in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 20,818 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,326 by 2045. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesArch Airport Road
CrossesUP Railroad Tracks
Location0.97 MI East of Route 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.89826, -121.26747
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,818 (2015)
Projected traffic31,326 by 2045
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arch Airport Road over UP Railroad Tracks built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arch Airport Road over UP Railroad Tracks 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Arch Airport Road over UP Railroad Tracks carry?

About 20,818 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Arch Airport Road over UP Railroad Tracks?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Arch Airport Road over UP Railroad Tracks?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.