US Bridges

Lomerias RD over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

San Benito County, California · 05-SBT-101-R6.48 · Structure no. 43 0019

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,500
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lomerias RD over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lomerias RD over U.S. Highway 101 in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,255 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLomerias RD
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location05-SBT-101-R6.48
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.90463, -121.55702
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,500 (2006)
Projected traffic85,255 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lomerias RD over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lomerias RD over U.S. Highway 101 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 Lomerias RD over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 52,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lomerias RD over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lomerias RD over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.