US Bridges

San Felipe Road over Santa Ana Creek

Fair

San Benito County, California · 0.6 MI N of SH 156 · Structure no. 43C0050

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Felipe Road over Santa Ana Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying San Felipe Road over Santa Ana Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,164 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSan Felipe Road
CrossesSanta Ana Creek
Location0.6 MI N of SH 156
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Benito County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.91387, -121.40481
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2010)
Projected traffic3,164 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 San Felipe Road over Santa Ana Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Felipe Road over Santa Ana Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does San Felipe Road over Santa Ana Creek carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is San Felipe Road over Santa Ana Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns San Felipe Road over Santa Ana Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.