US Bridges

Robinson Canyon RD over Carmel River

Good

Monterey County, California · 0.1 MI S Carmel Valley RD · Structure no. 44C0017

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Canyon RD over Carmel River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Robinson Canyon RD over Carmel River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,098 by 2046. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRobinson Canyon RD
CrossesCarmel River
Location0.1 MI S Carmel Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.52051, -121.8061
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic6,098 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Robinson Canyon RD over Carmel River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson Canyon RD over Carmel River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Robinson Canyon RD over Carmel River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Robinson Canyon RD over Carmel River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Canyon RD over Carmel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.