US Bridges

Coast Road over S Fork Little Sur River

FairPosted for load

Monterey County, California · 5.8 MI SE of SH 1 · Structure no. 44C0020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coast Road over S Fork Little Sur River is a steel truss - thru carrying Coast Road over S 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCoast Road
CrossesS Fork Little Sur River
Location5.8 MI SE of SH 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.32958, -121.86218
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic407 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Coast Road over S Fork Little Sur River built?

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

What condition is Coast Road over S 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 S Fork Little Sur River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coast Road over S Fork Little Sur River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Coast Road over S Fork Little Sur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.