US Bridges

State Route 156 WB over Tembladero Slough

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-156-R0.90 · Structure no. 44 0186L

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
452 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
14,925
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 156 WB over Tembladero Slough is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 156 WB over Tembladero Slough in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1966, 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 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 14,925 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,004 by 2044. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 156 WB
CrossesTembladero Slough
Location05-MON-156-R0.90
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates36.75965, -121.75522
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,925 (2009)
Projected traffic18,004 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 156 WB over Tembladero Slough built?

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

What condition is State Route 156 WB over Tembladero Slough 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 State Route 156 WB over Tembladero Slough carry?

About 14,925 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 156 WB over Tembladero Slough?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 156 WB over Tembladero Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.