US Bridges

Blanco RD over Salinas River

Fair

Monterey County, California · 1 MI NE Reservation RD · Structure no. 44C0022

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
805 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
26,300
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanco RD over Salinas River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blanco RD over Salinas 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 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 26,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,754 by 2040. The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBlanco RD
CrossesSalinas River
Location1 MI NE Reservation RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.6776, -121.74658
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length805 ft (245.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,300 (2017)
Projected traffic25,754 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Blanco RD over Salinas River built?

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

What condition is Blanco 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 Blanco RD over Salinas River carry?

About 26,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blanco RD over Salinas River?

The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Blanco RD over Salinas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.