US Bridges

State Route 183 over State Route 156

Fair

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-183-8.99 · Structure no. 44 0185

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 183 over State Route 156 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 183 over State Route 156 in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,373 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 183
CrossesState Route 156
Location05-MON-183-8.99
RouteState Highway 183
Coordinates36.76139, -121.75196
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2009)
Projected traffic21,373 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 State Route 183 over State Route 156 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is State Route 183 over State Route 156 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 183 over State Route 156 carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 183 over State Route 156?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 183 over State Route 156?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.