West Town Entrance over Media Creek
FairPosted for loadSan Benito County, California · Highway 101 to Exit 36 (k · Structure no. 8540001S0000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2007 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
West Town Entrance over Media Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying West Town Entrance over Media Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2027. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 13 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Town Entrance over Media Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Town Entrance over Media 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does West Town Entrance over Media Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is West Town Entrance over Media Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns West Town Entrance over Media Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.