Gonzales River RD over Salinas River
FairMonterey County, California · 0.2 MI E River RD · Structure no. 44C0035
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 1,661 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gonzales River RD over Salinas River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Gonzales River RD over Salinas River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,333 by 2041. The structure is 1,661 ft (506.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gonzales River RD over Salinas River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gonzales 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Gonzales River RD over Salinas River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gonzales River RD over Salinas River?
The structure is 1,661 ft (506.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Gonzales River RD over Salinas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.