Mcgowan Road over Pajaro River
FairMonterey County, California · 0.5 MI S Beach RD · Structure no. 44C0002
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 470 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcgowan Road over Pajaro River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcgowan Road over Pajaro River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 844 by 2040. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcgowan Road over Pajaro River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcgowan Road over Pajaro River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Mcgowan Road over Pajaro River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Mcgowan Road over Pajaro River?
The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Mcgowan Road over Pajaro River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.