US Bridges

Skyline Forest DR over Scenic Drive

Fair

Monterey County, California · Near SH 68 · Structure no. 44C0083

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skyline Forest DR over Scenic Drive is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Skyline Forest DR over Scenic Drive in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,259 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSkyline Forest DR
CrossesScenic Drive
LocationNear SH 68
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.58582, -121.91824
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2008)
Projected traffic3,259 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Skyline Forest DR over Scenic Drive built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyline Forest DR over Scenic Drive 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Skyline Forest DR over Scenic Drive carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Skyline Forest DR over Scenic Drive?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Skyline Forest DR over Scenic Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.