Sanborn RD over UP RR & AMTRAK
PoorMonterey County, California · 0.3 MI N Abbot ST · Structure no. 44C0039L
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 851 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,392
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sanborn RD over UP RR & AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanborn RD over UP RR & AMTRAK in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 28,392 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,415 by 2040. The structure is 851 ft (259.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sanborn RD over UP RR & AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sanborn RD over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sanborn RD over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?
About 28,392 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sanborn RD over UP RR & AMTRAK?
The structure is 851 ft (259.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sanborn RD over UP RR & AMTRAK?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.