North Fork Road over Lewis Creek
PoorMonterey County, California · 0.1 MI NE SH 198 · Structure no. 44C0012
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Fork Road over Lewis Creek is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Fork Road over Lewis Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Fork Road over Lewis Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Fork Road over Lewis Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does North Fork Road over Lewis Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is North Fork Road over Lewis Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns North Fork Road over Lewis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.