W120-N5 CONNECTOR
Carrying W120-N5 CONNECTOR over UP RR
10-SJ-120-R0.76, San Joaquin, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: W120-N5 CONNECTOR
The W120-N5 CONNECTOR bridge in San Joaquin, California carries W120-N5 CONNECTOR over UP RR. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 264.3 meters (867 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,750 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 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How W120-N5 CONNECTOR 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
- 1980
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 264.3 m (867 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,750 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 29 0291F
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 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
W120-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 W120-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 W120-N5 CONNECTOR?
W120-N5 CONNECTOR in San Joaquin, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W120-N5 CONNECTOR inspected?
W120-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 19,750 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W120-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 W120-N5 CONNECTOR?
W120-N5 CONNECTOR has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining W120-N5 CONNECTOR?
W120-N5 CONNECTOR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is W120-N5 CONNECTOR and does age affect safety?
W120-N5 CONNECTOR was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.
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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