US Bridges

State Route 183 over Tembladero Slough

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-183-R8.11 · Structure no. 44 0024

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,650
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 183 over Tembladero Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 183 over Tembladero Slough in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 19,650 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,778 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 183
CrossesTembladero Slough
Location05-MON-183-R8.11
RouteState Highway 183
Coordinates36.75147, -121.74217
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 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 rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,650 (2009)
Projected traffic21,778 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 183 over Tembladero Slough built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 183 over Tembladero Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 183 over Tembladero Slough carry?

About 19,650 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Route 183 over Tembladero Slough?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 183 over Tembladero Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.