US Bridges

Fairground RD over SR 68 N1-E68 W68-N1

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-068-R4.04-MON · Structure no. 44 0151

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,118
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairground RD over SR 68 N1-E68 W68-N1 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairground RD over SR 68 N1-E68 W68-N1 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 11,118 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,340 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFairground RD
CrossesSR 68 N1-E68 W68-N1
Location05-MON-068-R4.04-MON
RouteCounty Highway 0H187
Coordinates36.59431, -121.86687
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,118 (2008)
Projected traffic14,340 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fairground RD over SR 68 N1-E68 W68-N1 built?

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

What condition is Fairground RD over SR 68 N1-E68 W68-N1 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 Fairground RD over SR 68 N1-E68 W68-N1 carry?

About 11,118 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fairground RD over SR 68 N1-E68 W68-N1?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fairground RD over SR 68 N1-E68 W68-N1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.