US Bridges

Solstice Canyon Ro over Solstice Creek

Good

San Benito County, California · Ca Route 1 (pacific Coast · Structure no. 8540003P0000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Solstice Canyon Ro over Solstice Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Solstice Canyon Ro over Solstice Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2027. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSolstice Canyon Ro
CrossesSolstice Creek
LocationCa Route 1 (pacific Coast
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates34.03649, -118.74502
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic60 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
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 Solstice Canyon Ro over Solstice Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Solstice Canyon Ro over Solstice 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Solstice Canyon Ro over Solstice Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Solstice Canyon Ro over Solstice Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Solstice Canyon Ro over Solstice Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.