Chualar River RD over Salinas River
FairMonterey County, California · 2.0 MI W/O SH 101 · Structure no. 44C0021
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,053 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chualar River RD over Salinas River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chualar River RD over Salinas River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,541 by 2040. The structure is 1,053 ft (320.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chualar River RD over Salinas River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chualar River RD over Salinas 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 Chualar River RD over Salinas River carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Chualar River RD over Salinas River?
The structure is 1,053 ft (320.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Chualar River RD over Salinas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.