US Bridges

San Juan Highway over San Juan Creek

Good

San Benito County, California · 0.3 MI N/O Prescott Road · Structure no. 43C0060

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Juan Highway over San Juan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying San Juan Highway over San Juan Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,239 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSan Juan Highway
CrossesSan Juan Creek
Location0.3 MI N/O Prescott Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.86068, -121.55077
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2010)
Projected traffic5,239 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was San Juan Highway over San Juan Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Juan Highway over San Juan 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does San Juan Highway over San Juan Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is San Juan Highway over San Juan Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns San Juan Highway over San Juan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.