Pacheco Highway over Tequisquita Slough
GoodSan Benito County, California · 1.1 MI S Fairway RD · Structure no. 43C0049
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pacheco Highway over Tequisquita Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pacheco Highway over Tequisquita Slough in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 105 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2047. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pacheco Highway over Tequisquita Slough built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Pacheco Highway over Tequisquita Slough 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 Pacheco Highway over Tequisquita Slough carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pacheco Highway over Tequisquita Slough?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Pacheco Highway over Tequisquita Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.