E205-N5 CONNECTOR
Carrying E205-N5 CONNECTOR over PARADISE CUT
10-SJ-205-R13.11, San Joaquin, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: E205-N5 CONNECTOR
The E205-N5 CONNECTOR bridge in San Joaquin, California carries E205-N5 CONNECTOR over PARADISE CUT. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 10 sections, stretching 128.4 meters (421 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How E205-N5 CONNECTOR compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 10
- Structure Length
- 128.4 m (421 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.8 m (58 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 29 0032G
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
E205-N5 CONNECTOR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare E205-N5 CONNECTOR against other structures in San Joaquin and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for E205-N5 CONNECTOR?
E205-N5 CONNECTOR in San Joaquin, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is E205-N5 CONNECTOR inspected?
E205-N5 CONNECTOR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E205-N5 CONNECTOR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for E205-N5 CONNECTOR?
E205-N5 CONNECTOR has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining E205-N5 CONNECTOR?
E205-N5 CONNECTOR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is E205-N5 CONNECTOR and does age affect safety?
E205-N5 CONNECTOR was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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