INTERSTATE 205
Carrying INTERSTATE 205 over DELTA-MENDOTA CANAL
10-SJ-205-0.15, San Joaquin, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 205
The INTERSTATE 205 bridge in San Joaquin, California carries INTERSTATE 205 over DELTA-MENDOTA CANAL. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 47.8 meters (157 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 106,000 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INTERSTATE 205 compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1953
- Last Reconstructed
- 1998
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 47.8 m (157 ft)
- Deck Width
- 35.3 m (116 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 106,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 29 0037
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INTERSTATE 205 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare INTERSTATE 205 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 INTERSTATE 205?
INTERSTATE 205 in San Joaquin, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INTERSTATE 205 inspected?
INTERSTATE 205'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 106,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 205 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 205?
INTERSTATE 205 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 205?
INTERSTATE 205 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is INTERSTATE 205 and does age affect safety?
INTERSTATE 205 was built in 1953, making it 73 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.
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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