Porter DR over Pajaro River
GoodMonterey County, California · 0.05 MI N San Juan RD · Structure no. 44C0055
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 446 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porter DR over Pajaro River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Porter DR over Pajaro River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,048 by 2040. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Porter DR over Pajaro River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Porter DR over Pajaro River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Porter DR over Pajaro River carry?
About 26,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Porter DR over Pajaro River?
The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Porter DR over Pajaro River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.