Limekiln Road over Pescadero Creek
PoorSan Benito County, California · 0.1 MI S Cienega RD · Structure no. 43C0054
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Limekiln Road over Pescadero Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Limekiln Road over Pescadero Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Limekiln Road over Pescadero Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Limekiln Road over Pescadero Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Limekiln Road over Pescadero Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Limekiln Road over Pescadero Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Limekiln Road over Pescadero Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.