US Bridges

State Route 1 over Mill Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-001-18.46 · Structure no. 44 0062

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 1 over Mill Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 91 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,793 by 2045. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesMill Creek
Location05-MON-001-18.46
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.98293, -121.49082
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2009)
Projected traffic2,793 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is State Route 1 over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 1 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.