US Bridges

State Route 1 SB over Trafton RD

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-001-R101.50 · Structure no. 44 0164L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 SB over Trafton RD is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 1 SB over Trafton RD 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 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,626 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 1 SB
CrossesTrafton RD
Location05-MON-001-R101.50
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates36.87637, -121.77105
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2009)
Projected traffic16,626 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 State Route 1 SB over Trafton RD built?

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

What condition is State Route 1 SB over Trafton RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 SB over Trafton RD carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 SB over Trafton RD?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 SB over Trafton RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.