Sargents Road over Pancho Rico Creek
PoorMonterey County, California · 0.2 MI S Pancho Rico RD · Structure no. 44C0030
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sargents Road over Pancho Rico Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sargents Road over Pancho Rico Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 90 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Sargents Road over Pancho Rico Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Sargents Road over Pancho Rico Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Sargents Road over Pancho Rico Creek carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sargents Road over Pancho Rico Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Sargents Road over Pancho Rico Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.