US Bridges

State Route 156 WB over UP RR & AMTRAK

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-156-R1.59 · Structure no. 44 0033L

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,116
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 156 WB over UP RR & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 156 WB over UP RR & AMTRAK in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 83 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 16,116 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,787 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 156 WB
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location05-MON-156-R1.59
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates36.76692, -121.74698
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,116 (2008)
Projected traffic20,787 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 156 WB over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is State Route 156 WB over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 156 WB over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 16,116 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 156 WB over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 156 WB over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.