US Bridges

State Route 198 over San Lorenzo Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-198-R13.77 · Structure no. 44 0030

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
863
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 198 over San Lorenzo Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 198 over San Lorenzo Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 863 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,167 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesState Route 198
CrossesSan Lorenzo Creek
Location05-MON-198-R13.77
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates36.18565, -120.8255
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic863 (2009)
Projected traffic1,167 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 198 over San Lorenzo Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 198 over San Lorenzo 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 198 over San Lorenzo Creek carry?

About 863 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 198 over San Lorenzo Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 198 over San Lorenzo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.