US Bridges

State Route 1 over Juan Higuera Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-001-47.98 · Structure no. 44 0068

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,050
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Juan Higuera Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 1 over Juan Higuera Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,076 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesJuan Higuera Creek
Location05-MON-001-47.98
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates36.26426, -121.79853
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2009)
Projected traffic3,076 by 2043
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over Juan Higuera Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Juan Higuera 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 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Juan Higuera Creek carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Juan Higuera Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Juan Higuera Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.