State Route 1 over Limekiln Creek
PoorMonterey County, California · 05-MON-001-20.95 · Structure no. 44 0058
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 578 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 1 over Limekiln Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 1 over Limekiln Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,977 by 2041. The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 1 over Limekiln Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 1 over Limekiln Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 1 over Limekiln Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Route 1 over Limekiln Creek?
The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 1 over Limekiln Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.