San Benito County Bridge Report Card
San Benito County scores 68 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
San Benito County, California
San Benito County has 76 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.2% is above the 4.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 40,360 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives San Benito County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 68/100 (D). The county has 76 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 40,360 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 9.2% | 18.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.6% of measured traffic | 5.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.6% | 5.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 2.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 527,923 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 9.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 40,360 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in San Benito County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Road over San Benito River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,000 | 1959 |
| Panoche Road over Tres Pinos Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 800 | 1963 |
| State Route 25 over Pajaro River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,000 | 1951 |
| Shore Road over Tequisquita Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,500 | 1948 |
| San Felipe Road over Tequisquita Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,760 | 1952 |
| Panoche Road over Los Aguilas Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 800 | 1947 |
| Limekiln Road over Pescadero Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1980 |
| Lomerias RD over U.s. Highway 101 | High traffic | Fair | 52,500 | 1969 |
| U.s. Highway 101 over San Juan Creek | High traffic | Good | 51,000 | 1931 |
| US Highway 101 SB over Anzar Road | High traffic | Good | 32,000 | 1972 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.