US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over San Juan Creek

Good

San Benito County, California · 05-SBT-101-4.93 · Structure no. 43 0010

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over San Juan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over San Juan Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 94 years old, older 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,170 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesSan Juan Creek
Location05-SBT-101-4.93
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates36.88279, -121.56111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width144 ft (44 m)
Roadway width139 ft (42.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2009)
Projected traffic88,170 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over San Juan Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over San Juan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over San Juan Creek carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over San Juan Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over San Juan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.