US Bridges

State Route 1 over Burns Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-001-34.24 · Structure no. 44 0267

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
405 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Burns Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 over Burns Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,756 by 2043. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesBurns Creek
Location05-MON-001-34.24
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates36.1415, -121.653
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2009)
Projected traffic2,756 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Burns Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Burns 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Burns Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 1 over Burns Creek?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Burns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.