US Bridges

Little Panoche RD over Panoche Creek

Fair

San Benito County, California · 1 MI N Panoche RD · Structure no. 43C0021

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Panoche RD over Panoche Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Little Panoche RD over Panoche Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesLittle Panoche RD
CrossesPanoche Creek
Location1 MI N Panoche RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.62186, -120.87657
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic188 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 Little Panoche RD over Panoche Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Panoche RD over Panoche 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 Little Panoche RD over Panoche Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Little Panoche RD over Panoche Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Little Panoche RD over Panoche Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.