US Bridges

Cholame Road over Little Cholame Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 0.03 MI S Ranchita Cyn RD · Structure no. 44C0036

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cholame Road over Little Cholame Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Cholame Road over Little Cholame Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesCholame Road
CrossesLittle Cholame Creek
Location0.03 MI S Ranchita Cyn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.88641, -120.43591
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2016)
Projected traffic417 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 Cholame Road over Little Cholame Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cholame Road over Little Cholame Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cholame Road over Little Cholame Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cholame Road over Little Cholame Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cholame Road over Little Cholame Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.