US Bridges

State Route 1 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-001-69.02 · Structure no. 44 0016

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying State Route 1 over Wildcat Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,096 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 1
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location05-MON-001-69.02
RouteState Highway 1
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.49751, -121.93611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2009)
Projected traffic8,096 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Wildcat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Wildcat Creek carry?

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

How long is State Route 1 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.