US Bridges

Panoche Road over Panoche Creek

Fair

San Benito County, California · East New Idria RD · Structure no. 43C0022

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panoche Road over Panoche Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Panoche Road 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPanoche Road
CrossesPanoche Creek
LocationEast New Idria RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Benito County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.59509, -120.82655
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2010)
Projected traffic1,051 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Panoche Creek built?

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

What condition is Panoche Road 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 Panoche Road over Panoche Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Panoche Road over Panoche Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Panoche Road over Panoche Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.