US Bridges

Dolan Road over UP RR & AMTRAK

Good

Monterey County, California · 1.7 MI E SR 1 · Structure no. 44C0049

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dolan Road over UP RR & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dolan Road over UP RR & AMTRAK in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,558 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDolan Road
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location1.7 MI E SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.79685, -121.75397
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic9,558 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dolan Road over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dolan Road over UP RR & AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Dolan Road over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dolan Road over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Dolan Road over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.