US Bridges

Mc Closkey Road over Santa Ana Creek

Good

San Benito County, California · 1.0 MI E of SH 156 · Structure no. 43C0036

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Closkey Road over Santa Ana Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mc Closkey Road over Santa Ana Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,274 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMc Closkey Road
CrossesSanta Ana Creek
Location1.0 MI E of SH 156
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Benito County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.8686, -121.3831
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2010)
Projected traffic5,274 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mc Closkey Road over Santa Ana Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mc Closkey Road over Santa Ana Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Mc Closkey Road over Santa Ana Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mc Closkey Road over Santa Ana Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mc Closkey Road over Santa Ana Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.