US Bridges

State Route 1 SB over Soledad Drive

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-001-R76.00-MON · Structure no. 44 0191L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 SB over Soledad Drive is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 SB over Soledad Drive in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1968, 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 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,578 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 1 SB
CrossesSoledad Drive
Location05-MON-001-R76.00-MON
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates36.58201, -121.89987
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2009)
Projected traffic35,578 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Soledad Drive built?

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

What condition is State Route 1 SB over Soledad Drive 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 1 SB over Soledad Drive carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 SB over Soledad Drive?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 SB over Soledad Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.