Carmel Valley RD over Tularcitos Creek
GoodMonterey County, California · 24.5 MI NW Arroyo Seco RD · Structure no. 44C0079
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carmel Valley RD over Tularcitos Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carmel Valley RD over Tularcitos Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 75 years old, older 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,071 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 Tularcitos Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Carmel Valley RD over Tularcitos 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Carmel Valley RD over Tularcitos Creek carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Carmel Valley RD over Tularcitos Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Carmel Valley RD over Tularcitos Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.