Lovers Lane over Pacheco Creek
FairSan Benito County, California · 1.4 MI N of Shore RD · Structure no. 43C0034
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lovers Lane over Pacheco Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Lovers Lane over Pacheco Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,362 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lovers Lane over Pacheco Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lovers Lane over Pacheco 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Lovers Lane over Pacheco Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lovers Lane over Pacheco Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Lovers Lane over Pacheco Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.