US Bridges

W68-S1 & S1-E68 Cn over SR 1 S1-E68 N1-FREMONT

Fair

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-068-R3.96-MON · Structure no. 44 0149E

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,256
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W68-S1 & S1-E68 Cn over SR 1 S1-E68 N1-FREMONT is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W68-S1 & S1-E68 Cn over SR 1 S1-E68 N1-FREMONT in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 57 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 6 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 23,256 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,013 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW68-S1 & S1-E68 Cn
CrossesSR 1 S1-E68 N1-FREMONT
Location05-MON-068-R3.96-MON
RouteState Highway 68
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.59528, -121.86883
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,256 (2008)
Projected traffic30,013 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
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 W68-S1 & S1-E68 Cn over SR 1 S1-E68 N1-FREMONT built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is W68-S1 & S1-E68 Cn over SR 1 S1-E68 N1-FREMONT 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 W68-S1 & S1-E68 Cn over SR 1 S1-E68 N1-FREMONT carry?

About 23,256 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W68-S1 & S1-E68 Cn over SR 1 S1-E68 N1-FREMONT?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns W68-S1 & S1-E68 Cn over SR 1 S1-E68 N1-FREMONT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.