State Route 129 over Pajaro River
FairSan Benito County, California · 05-SBT-129-0.01 · Structure no. 43 0013
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 306 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 129 over Pajaro River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 129 over Pajaro River in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,339 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 State Route 129 over Pajaro River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 129 over Pajaro 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 State Route 129 over Pajaro River carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is State Route 129 over Pajaro River?
The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 129 over Pajaro River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.