US Bridges

State Route 68 over El Toro Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-068-13.30 · Structure no. 44 0264

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,200
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 68 over El Toro Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 68 over El Toro Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 24,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,772 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 68
CrossesEl Toro Creek
Location05-MON-068-13.30
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates36.58112, -121.71825
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,200 (2006)
Projected traffic30,772 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 68 over El Toro Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 68 over El Toro Creek 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 68 over El Toro Creek carry?

About 24,200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 68 over El Toro Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 68 over El Toro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.