SAN JUAN ROAD
Carrying SAN JUAN ROAD over SAN BENITO RIVER
1.1 MILES EAST OF SR 156, San Benito, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SAN JUAN ROAD
The SAN JUAN ROAD bridge in San Benito, California carries SAN JUAN ROAD over SAN BENITO RIVER. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 10 sections, stretching 217.6 meters (714 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SAN JUAN ROAD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1953
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 10
- Structure Length
- 217.6 m (714 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 43C0075
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SAN JUAN ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SAN JUAN ROAD against other structures in San Benito and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SAN JUAN ROAD?
SAN JUAN ROAD in San Benito, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SAN JUAN ROAD inspected?
SAN JUAN ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 13,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SAN JUAN ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SAN JUAN ROAD?
SAN JUAN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SAN JUAN ROAD?
SAN JUAN ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SAN JUAN ROAD and does age affect safety?
SAN JUAN ROAD was built in 1953, making it 73 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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