US Bridges

Crazy Horse Canyon over Wetland

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-000-0.00 · Structure no. 44 0288Y

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
476 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,528
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crazy Horse Canyon over Wetland is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crazy Horse Canyon over Wetland in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,528 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,773 by 2042. The structure is 476 ft (145 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesCrazy Horse Canyon
CrossesWetland
Location05-MON-000-0.00
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.81745, -121.63173
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length476 ft (145 m)
Longest span190 ft (58 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,528 (2014)
Projected traffic8,773 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crazy Horse Canyon over Wetland built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crazy Horse Canyon over Wetland 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Crazy Horse Canyon over Wetland carry?

About 4,528 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crazy Horse Canyon over Wetland?

The structure is 476 ft (145 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (58 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Crazy Horse Canyon over Wetland?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.