State Route 25 over Pajaro River
PoorSan Benito County, California · 05-SBT-025-60.04 · Structure no. 43 0001
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 25 over Pajaro River is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 25 over Pajaro River in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 74 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,953 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 25 over Pajaro River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is State Route 25 over Pajaro River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 25 over Pajaro River carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 25 over Pajaro River?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 25 over Pajaro River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.