US Bridges

Carmel Valley RD over Finch Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 12.7 MI NW Arroyo Seco RD · Structure no. 44C0074

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmel Valley RD over Finch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Carmel Valley RD over Finch Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesCarmel Valley RD
CrossesFinch Creek
Location12.7 MI NW Arroyo Seco RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.35782, -121.54864
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmel Valley RD over Finch Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmel Valley RD over Finch 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 April 2024.

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

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

How long is Carmel Valley RD over Finch Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carmel Valley RD over Finch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.