US Bridges

Fairview Road over Arroyo De Las Viboras

Fair

San Benito County, California · 0.4 MI N Acquistapace RD · Structure no. 43C0008

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over Arroyo De Las Viboras is a concrete tee beam carrying Fairview Road over Arroyo De Las Viboras in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 105 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,706 by 2047. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFairview Road
CrossesArroyo De Las Viboras
Location0.4 MI N Acquistapace RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.92511, -121.37771
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2010)
Projected traffic8,706 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fairview Road over Arroyo De Las Viboras built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is Fairview Road over Arroyo De Las Viboras 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over Arroyo De Las Viboras carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Road over Arroyo De Las Viboras?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Road over Arroyo De Las Viboras?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.