US Bridges

Natividad Road over Gabilan Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 0.9 MI S Old Stage Road · Structure no. 44C0061

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Natividad Road over Gabilan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natividad Road over Gabilan Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,524 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNatividad Road
CrossesGabilan Creek
Location0.9 MI S Old Stage Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.73108, -121.61246
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2017)
Projected traffic7,524 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Natividad Road over Gabilan Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natividad Road over Gabilan Creek 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 Natividad Road over Gabilan Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Natividad Road over Gabilan Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Natividad Road over Gabilan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.