US Bridges

North Main over Little Bear Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 0.2 MI N Boronda RD · Structure no. 44C0052

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Main over Little Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Main over Little Bear Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,614 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorth Main
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location0.2 MI N Boronda RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.72463, -121.6562
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2005)
Projected traffic12,614 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 North Main over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Main over Little Bear Creek 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does North Main over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Main over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns North Main over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.