Panoche Road over Los Aguilas Creek
PoorSan Benito County, California · 14 MI W Little Panoche RD · Structure no. 43C0026
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Panoche Road over Los Aguilas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Panoche Road over Los Aguilas Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 4 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Panoche Road over Los Aguilas Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Panoche Road over Los Aguilas 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 Los Aguilas Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Panoche Road over Los Aguilas Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Panoche Road over Los Aguilas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.