Coast Road over N Fork Little Sur River
FairPosted for loadMonterey County, California · 5.7 MI SE of SH 1 · Structure no. 44C0019
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coast Road over N Fork Little Sur River is a steel truss - thru carrying Coast Road over N Fork Little Sur River 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coast Road over N Fork Little Sur River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coast Road over N Fork Little Sur River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Coast Road over N Fork Little Sur River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Coast Road over N Fork Little Sur River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Coast Road over N Fork Little Sur River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.