Carmel Valley RD over Paloma Creek
PoorMonterey County, California · 6.3 MI N Arroyo Seco RD · Structure no. 44C0072
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carmel Valley RD over Paloma Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carmel Valley RD over Paloma 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carmel Valley RD over Paloma Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carmel Valley RD over Paloma 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 Paloma Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Carmel Valley RD over Paloma Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Carmel Valley RD over Paloma Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.