US Bridges

Carmel Valley RD over Tash Creek

Poor

Monterey County, California · 4.5 MI N/W Arroyo Seco RD · Structure no. 44C0071

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmel Valley RD over Tash Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carmel Valley RD over Tash Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesCarmel Valley RD
CrossesTash Creek
Location4.5 MI N/W Arroyo Seco RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.30042, -121.47391
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2016)
Projected traffic640 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$428,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmel Valley RD over Tash Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmel Valley RD over Tash Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Carmel Valley RD over Tash Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carmel Valley RD over Tash Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Carmel Valley RD over Tash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.