US Bridges

State Route 1 over Vicente Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-001-R25.89 · Structure no. 44 0057

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Vicente Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 1 over Vicente Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,136 by 2047. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 1
CrossesVicente Creek
Location05-MON-001-R25.89
RouteState Highway 1
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.0441, -121.58429
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2009)
Projected traffic5,136 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 1 over Vicente Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Vicente Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Vicente Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Vicente Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Vicente Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.