Shore Road over Tequisquita Creek
PoorSan Benito County, California · 0.05 MI E Frazer Lake RD · Structure no. 43C0007
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shore Road over Tequisquita Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shore Road over Tequisquita Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,432 by 2047. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shore Road over Tequisquita Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shore Road over Tequisquita Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Shore Road over Tequisquita Creek carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shore Road over Tequisquita Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Shore Road over Tequisquita Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.