Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek
PoorSan Benito County, California · 6 MI E of SH 25 · Structure no. 43C0016
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 4 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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 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 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 130 ft (39.7 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.