US Bridges

Ncmnto-Ferguson RD over Nacimiento Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 14.9 MI NW of Mission RD · Structure no. 44C0011

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ncmnto-Ferguson RD over Nacimiento Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ncmnto-Ferguson RD over Nacimiento Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 113.1 mi (182 km).

CarriesNcmnto-Ferguson RD
CrossesNacimiento Creek
Location14.9 MI NW of Mission RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.01343, -121.42168
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic1,045 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed113.1 mi (182 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ncmnto-Ferguson RD over Nacimiento Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ncmnto-Ferguson RD over Nacimiento Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ncmnto-Ferguson RD over Nacimiento Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ncmnto-Ferguson RD over Nacimiento Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ncmnto-Ferguson RD over Nacimiento Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.