US Bridges

State Route 68 EB over Spreckels Road

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-068-R18.08 · Structure no. 44 0096R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,050
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 68 EB over Spreckels Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 68 EB over Spreckels Road in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 15,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,648 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 68 EB
CrossesSpreckels Road
Location05-MON-068-R18.08
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates36.63271, -121.66952
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,050 (2009)
Projected traffic17,648 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 EB over Spreckels Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 68 EB over Spreckels Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 68 EB over Spreckels Road carry?

About 15,050 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 68 EB over Spreckels Road?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 68 EB over Spreckels Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.