SAN BENANCIO RD
Carrying SAN BENANCIO RD over TORO CREEK
0.05 MI S SR 68, Monterey, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SAN BENANCIO RD
The SAN BENANCIO RD bridge in Monterey, California carries SAN BENANCIO RD over TORO CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 30.6 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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 35.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SAN BENANCIO RD 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
- 1971
- Last Reconstructed
- 2012
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 30.6 m (100 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.1 m (66 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 44C0117
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SAN BENANCIO RD 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 BENANCIO RD against other structures in Monterey 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 BENANCIO RD?
SAN BENANCIO RD in Monterey, 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 BENANCIO RD inspected?
SAN BENANCIO RD'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 5,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SAN BENANCIO RD 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 BENANCIO RD?
SAN BENANCIO RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SAN BENANCIO RD?
SAN BENANCIO RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SAN BENANCIO RD and does age affect safety?
SAN BENANCIO RD was built in 1971, making it 55 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.
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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