US Bridges

Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek

Good

San Benito County, California · 6.75 MI E of SR 25 · Structure no. 43C0013

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPanoche Road
CrossesTres Pinos Creek
Location6.75 MI E of SR 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.67512, -121.19815
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 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 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.