US Bridges

Ftord 19038: Old R over El Toro Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 4 MI SW of Salinas Ca · Structure no. 000000000L59880

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

Ftord 19038: Old R over El Toro Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ftord 19038: Old R over El Toro Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFtord 19038: Old R
CrossesEl Toro Creek
Location4 MI SW of Salinas Ca
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates36.6251, -121.6888
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
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

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ftord 19038: Old R over El Toro Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ftord 19038: Old R over El Toro 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ftord 19038: Old R over El Toro Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ftord 19038: Old R over El Toro Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ftord 19038: Old R over El Toro Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.