US Bridges

Arroyo Seco RD over Piney Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 0.2 MI W Carmel Valley R · Structure no. 44C0005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arroyo Seco RD over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arroyo Seco RD over Piney Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

CarriesArroyo Seco RD
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.2 MI W Carmel Valley R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.25738, -121.42684
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2016)
Projected traffic295 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Arroyo Seco RD over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arroyo Seco RD over Piney 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Arroyo Seco RD over Piney Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Arroyo Seco RD over Piney Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Arroyo Seco RD over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.