US Bridges

Cienega Road over San Benito River

Good

San Benito County, California · 1 MI S Old Airport RD · Structure no. 43C0031

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cienega Road over San Benito River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cienega Road over San Benito River in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,154 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCienega Road
CrossesSan Benito River
Location1 MI S Old Airport RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.67774, -121.27911
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2010)
Projected traffic3,154 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Cienega Road over San Benito River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cienega Road over San Benito River 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 2022.

How much traffic does Cienega Road over San Benito River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cienega Road over San Benito River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cienega Road over San Benito River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.