Carmel Valley RD over Finch Creek
PoorMonterey County, California · 14.1 MI NW Arroyo Seco RD · Structure no. 44C0076
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carmel Valley RD over Finch Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carmel Valley RD over Finch Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 78 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carmel Valley RD over Finch Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Carmel Valley RD over Finch 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 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Carmel Valley RD over Finch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.