US Bridges

State Route 1 over Kirk Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-001-18.91 · Structure no. 44 0061

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Kirk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 1 over Kirk Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,041 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 1
CrossesKirk Creek
Location05-MON-001-18.91
RouteState Highway 1
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.98885, -121.49415
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2009)
Projected traffic5,041 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Kirk Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Kirk Creek 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 February 2023.

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

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

How long is State Route 1 over Kirk Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Kirk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.