US Bridges

State Route 68 WB over River Road

Fair

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-068-R17.19 · Structure no. 44 0079L

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,952
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 68 WB over River Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 68 WB over River Road in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,952 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,122 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 68 WB
CrossesRiver Road
Location05-MON-068-R17.19
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates36.62475, -121.682
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,952 (2008)
Projected traffic23,122 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 State Route 68 WB over River Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 68 WB over River Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 68 WB over River Road carry?

About 17,952 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 68 WB over River Road?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 68 WB over River Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.