US Bridges

State Route 68 EB over Salinas River

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-068-R17.69 · Structure no. 44 0040R

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 EB over Salinas River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 68 EB 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 43 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 68 EB
CrossesSalinas River
Location05-MON-068-R17.69
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates36.62903, -121.67473
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length877 ft (267.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,952 (2008)
Projected traffic23,122 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 68 EB 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 EB 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 EB over Salinas River carry?

About 17,952 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 68 EB 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 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 68 EB over Salinas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.