FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOLSTICE CANYON RO

Carrying SOLSTICE CANYON RO over SOLSTICE CREEK

CA Route 1 (Pacific Coast, San Benito, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOLSTICE CANYON RO

The SOLSTICE CANYON RO bridge in San Benito, California carries SOLSTICE CANYON RO over SOLSTICE CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SOLSTICE CANYON RO compares

▲ 4.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 19%
Higher load rating than 81% of California bridges
76
Bridges in San Benito · 8 in Poor condition
SOLSTICE CANYON RO 35.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
16.5
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−6.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.5 m (51 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
8540003P0000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 SOLSTICE CANYON RO 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 SOLSTICE CANYON RO 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 SOLSTICE CANYON RO?

SOLSTICE CANYON RO 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 SOLSTICE CANYON RO inspected?

SOLSTICE CANYON RO'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 50 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOLSTICE CANYON RO 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 SOLSTICE CANYON RO?

SOLSTICE CANYON RO has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOLSTICE CANYON RO?

SOLSTICE CANYON RO is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is SOLSTICE CANYON RO and does age affect safety?

SOLSTICE CANYON RO was built in 2002, making it 24 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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