Carmel Valley RD over Finch Creek
GoodMonterey County, California · 15.1 MI NW Arroyo Seco RD · Structure no. 44C0077
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 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 tee beam 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 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 | 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 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 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 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Carmel Valley RD over Finch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.