US Bridges

Scenic Drive Oc over State Route 68

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-068-3.07 · Structure no. 44 0039

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic Drive Oc over State Route 68 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Scenic Drive Oc over State Route 68 in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesScenic Drive Oc
CrossesState Route 68
Location05-MON-068-3.07
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.58908, -121.92199
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2008)
Projected traffic704 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Scenic Drive Oc over State Route 68 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic Drive Oc over State Route 68 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 2022.

How much traffic does Scenic Drive Oc over State Route 68 carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Scenic Drive Oc over State Route 68?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic Drive Oc over State Route 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.