US Bridges

State Route 1 over San Jose Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-001-71.18 · Structure no. 44 0014

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over San Jose Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 1 over San Jose Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 14,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,227 by 2045. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesSan Jose Creek
Location05-MON-001-71.18
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates36.5231, -121.92627
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2009)
Projected traffic13,227 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over San Jose Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over San Jose 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 State Route 1 over San Jose Creek carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 1 over San Jose Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over San Jose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.