Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek
FairSan Benito County, California · East Cottonwood RD · Structure no. 43C0005
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Panoche Road over Tres Pinos 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.