US Bridges

San Juan Road over U.S. Highway 101 Creek

Good

San Benito County, California · 05-SBT-101-0.13 · Structure no. 43 0047

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
385 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,606
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Juan Road over U.S. Highway 101 Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying San Juan Road over U.S. Highway 101 Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8,606 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,347 by 2042. The structure is 385 ft (117.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSan Juan Road
CrossesU.S. Highway 101 Creek
Location05-SBT-101-0.13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.85817, -121.62818
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length385 ft (117.4 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,606 (2014)
Projected traffic13,347 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Juan Road over U.S. Highway 101 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 San Juan Road over U.S. Highway 101 Creek carry?

About 8,606 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 385 ft (117.4 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.