US Bridges

Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek

Fair

San Benito County, California · 8 MI East of SH 25 · Structure no. 43C0011

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 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 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPanoche Road
CrossesTres Pinos Creek
Location8 MI East of SH 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.66271, -121.16787
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2010)
Projected traffic1,045 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.