US Bridges

Pearl ST over El Estero Lake West

Good

Monterey County, California · At Camino El Estero · Structure no. 44C0084

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl ST over El Estero Lake West is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pearl ST over El Estero Lake West in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,709 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPearl ST
CrossesEl Estero Lake West
LocationAt Camino El Estero
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.59754, -121.88787
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2008)
Projected traffic1,709 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearl ST over El Estero Lake West built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearl ST over El Estero Lake West 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 Pearl ST over El Estero Lake West carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pearl ST over El Estero Lake West?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl ST over El Estero Lake West?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.