US Bridges

Bradley RD over Salinas River

Fair

Monterey County, California · Just East of US HWY 101 · Structure no. 44C0050

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
1,653 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley RD over Salinas River is a steel truss - deck carrying Bradley RD over Salinas River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 94 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2041. The structure is 1,653 ft (503.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBradley RD
CrossesSalinas River
LocationJust East of US HWY 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.86334, -120.81406
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+18 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,653 ft (503.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2016)
Projected traffic709 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Bradley RD over Salinas River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Bradley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bradley RD over Salinas River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradley RD over Salinas River?

The structure is 1,653 ft (503.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley RD over Salinas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.