US Bridges

State Route 129 over US HWY 101 (@pm R4.90)

Good

San Benito County, California · 05-SBT-129-R2.63 · Structure no. 43 0032

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 129 over US HWY 101 (@pm R4.90) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 129 over US HWY 101 (@pm R4.90) in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,339 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 129
CrossesUS HWY 101 (@pm R4.90)
Location05-SBT-129-R2.63
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates36.88259, -121.56191
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2009)
Projected traffic16,339 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 129 over US HWY 101 (@pm R4.90) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 129 over US HWY 101 (@pm R4.90) 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 State Route 129 over US HWY 101 (@pm R4.90) carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is State Route 129 over US HWY 101 (@pm R4.90)?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 129 over US HWY 101 (@pm R4.90)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.