Union Road over San Benito River
PoorSan Benito County, California · East Cienega RD · Structure no. 43C0002
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 634 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Road over San Benito River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Union Road over San Benito River in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,574 by 2042. The structure is 634 ft (193.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Road over San Benito River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Road over San Benito River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Union Road over San Benito River carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Union Road over San Benito River?
The structure is 634 ft (193.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Union Road over San Benito River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.