US Bridges

State Route 1 NB over Salinas River

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-001-R89.19 · Structure no. 44 0216R

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
773 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 NB over Salinas River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 NB over Salinas River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,387 by 2043. The structure is 773 ft (235.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 1 NB
CrossesSalinas River
Location05-MON-001-R89.19
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates36.73133, -121.78314
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length773 ft (235.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2009)
Projected traffic26,387 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 1 NB over Salinas River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 NB over Salinas River 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 NB over Salinas River carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 NB over Salinas River?

The structure is 773 ft (235.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 NB over Salinas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.