FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LINCOLN WAY

Carrying LINCOLN WAY over DRY CREEK

LWER SAC RD SAC/SJ CO LN, San Joaquin, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LINCOLN WAY

The LINCOLN WAY bridge in San Joaquin, California carries LINCOLN WAY over DRY CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 27 sections, stretching 243.1 meters (798 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,877 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LINCOLN WAY compares

▲ 2.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 22%
Higher load rating than 78% of California bridges
666
Bridges in San Joaquin · 41 in Poor condition
LINCOLN WAY 34.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
11.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
27
Structure Length
243.1 m (798 ft)
Deck Width
11.3 m (37 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,877 vehicles/day
Structure Number
29C0393

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LINCOLN WAY 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 LINCOLN WAY 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 LINCOLN WAY?

LINCOLN WAY in San Joaquin, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LINCOLN WAY inspected?

LINCOLN WAY'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 6,877 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LINCOLN WAY 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 LINCOLN WAY?

LINCOLN WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LINCOLN WAY?

LINCOLN WAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LINCOLN WAY and does age affect safety?

LINCOLN WAY was built in 1958, making it 68 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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