State Route 68 WB over Salinas River
GoodMonterey County, California · 05-MON-068-R17.69 · Structure no. 44 0040L
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 877 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,952
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 68 WB over Salinas River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 68 WB over Salinas River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 59 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 17,952 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,122 by 2044. The structure is 877 ft (267.3 m) long and 53 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 68 WB over Salinas River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is State Route 68 WB over Salinas River 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 68 WB over Salinas River carry?
About 17,952 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is State Route 68 WB over Salinas River?
The structure is 877 ft (267.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 68 WB over Salinas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.