US Highway 101 NB over San Benito River
FairSan Benito County, California · 05-SBT-101-5.21 · Structure no. 43 0004R
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 722 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 NB over San Benito River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 101 NB over San Benito River in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1951, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,085 by 2042. The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 101 NB over San Benito River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 101 NB over San Benito River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over San Benito River carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 NB over San Benito River?
The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 NB over San Benito River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.