US Bridges

Rosa Morada Road over Arroyo Dos Picachos

Fair

San Benito County, California · 0.6 MI E Fairview RD · Structure no. 43C0041

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosa Morada Road over Arroyo Dos Picachos is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosa Morada Road over Arroyo Dos Picachos 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,380 by 2047. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRosa Morada Road
CrossesArroyo Dos Picachos
Location0.6 MI E Fairview RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Benito County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.89376, -121.3523
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2010)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rosa Morada Road over Arroyo Dos Picachos built?

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

What condition is Rosa Morada Road over Arroyo Dos Picachos 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 Rosa Morada Road over Arroyo Dos Picachos carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rosa Morada Road over Arroyo Dos Picachos?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Rosa Morada Road over Arroyo Dos Picachos?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.