US Bridges

State Route 1 over Salinas Road

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-001-T101.05 · Structure no. 44 0281

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Salinas Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 over Salinas Road in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,053 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesSalinas Road
Location05-MON-001-T101.05
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.8698, -121.77052
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2010)
Projected traffic5,053 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Salinas Road built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Salinas Road 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 Salinas Road carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Salinas Road?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Salinas Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.