Elm Ave over Arroyo Seco River
GoodMonterey County, California · Arroyo Seco Road · Structure no. 44C0066
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 267 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Ave over Arroyo Seco River is a steel truss - thru carrying Elm Ave over Arroyo Seco River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Ave over Arroyo Seco River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Ave over Arroyo Seco 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Ave over Arroyo Seco River carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elm Ave over Arroyo Seco River?
The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Ave over Arroyo Seco River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.