US Bridges

State Route 1 over Roberts Lake Outlet

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-001-R79.34-SEA · Structure no. 44 0227

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Roberts Lake Outlet is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 1 over Roberts Lake Outlet in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,735 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesRoberts Lake Outlet
Location05-MON-001-R79.34-SEA
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates36.6095, -121.85801
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2013)
Projected traffic19,735 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Roberts Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is State Route 1 over Roberts Lake Outlet 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 over Roberts Lake Outlet carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Roberts Lake Outlet?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns State Route 1 over Roberts Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.