US Bridges

Salinas Road over San Juan Creek

Good

San Benito County, California · 0.4 MI W San Juan Cnyn RD · Structure no. 43C0038

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salinas Road over San Juan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salinas Road over San Juan Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 849 by 2047. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSalinas Road
CrossesSan Juan Creek
Location0.4 MI W San Juan Cnyn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.83195, -121.53622
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2010)
Projected traffic849 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Salinas Road over San Juan Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salinas Road over San Juan 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 2025.

How much traffic does Salinas Road over San Juan Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Salinas Road over San Juan Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Salinas Road over San Juan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.