US Bridges

Santa Anita Road over Quien Sabe Creek

Good

San Benito County, California · 2 MI E Browns Valley RD · Structure no. 43C0044

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Anita Road over Quien Sabe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Santa Anita Road over Quien Sabe Creek 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSanta Anita Road
CrossesQuien Sabe Creek
Location2 MI E Browns Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.74957, -121.15824
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic526 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Santa Anita Road over Quien Sabe Creek built?

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

What condition is Santa Anita Road over Quien Sabe 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Santa Anita Road over Quien Sabe Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Santa Anita Road over Quien Sabe Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Anita Road over Quien Sabe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.