Lockwood San Lucas over Salinas River
PoorPosted for loadMonterey County, California · 0.1 MI W of US 101 · Structure no. 44C0007
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 860 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lockwood San Lucas over Salinas River is a steel truss - thru carrying Lockwood San Lucas over Salinas River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 110 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2041. The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lockwood San Lucas over Salinas River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Lockwood San Lucas over Salinas River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Lockwood San Lucas over Salinas River carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lockwood San Lucas over Salinas River?
The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Lockwood San Lucas over Salinas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.