US Bridges

N1-W68 & E68-N1 Cn over State Route 1

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-068-L4.25-MON · Structure no. 44 0070E

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N1-W68 & E68-N1 Cn over State Route 1 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying N1-W68 & E68-N1 Cn over State Route 1 in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,410 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN1-W68 & E68-N1 Cn
CrossesState Route 1
Location05-MON-068-L4.25-MON
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates36.57482, -121.91254
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2011)
Projected traffic39,410 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N1-W68 & E68-N1 Cn over State Route 1 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is N1-W68 & E68-N1 Cn over State Route 1 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N1-W68 & E68-N1 Cn over State Route 1 carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N1-W68 & E68-N1 Cn over State Route 1?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N1-W68 & E68-N1 Cn over State Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.