US Bridges

State Route 156 over San Juan Creek

Fair

San Benito County, California · 05-SBT-156-3.56 · Structure no. 43 0029

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 156 over San Juan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 156 over San Juan Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,530 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 156
CrossesSan Juan Creek
Location05-SBT-156-3.56
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates36.84082, -121.52412
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2009)
Projected traffic33,530 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 State Route 156 over San Juan Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 156 over San Juan Creek 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 156 over San Juan Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 156 over San Juan Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 156 over San Juan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.