US Bridges

Esquiline RD over Carmel River

Good

Monterey County, California · 0.25 MI S of G16 · Structure no. 44C0018

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esquiline RD over Carmel River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Esquiline RD over Carmel River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,318 by 2039. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEsquiline RD
CrossesCarmel River
Location0.25 MI S of G16
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.47421, -121.72822
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2017)
Projected traffic4,318 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 Esquiline RD over Carmel River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esquiline 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 2022.

How much traffic does Esquiline RD over Carmel River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Esquiline RD over Carmel River?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Esquiline RD over Carmel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.