US Bridges

San Benancio RD over Toro Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 0.05 MI S SR 68 · Structure no. 44C0117

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Benancio RD over Toro Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying San Benancio RD over Toro Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 54 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,761 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSan Benancio RD
CrossesToro Creek
Location0.05 MI S SR 68
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.57954, -121.72066
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic9,761 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was San Benancio RD over Toro Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is San Benancio RD over Toro Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does San Benancio RD over Toro Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is San Benancio RD over Toro Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns San Benancio RD over Toro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.