US Bridges

Lewis Creek RD over Lewis Creek

Poor

Monterey County, California · 0.25 MI E of RTE 25 · Structure no. 44C0089

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Creek RD over Lewis Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lewis Creek RD over Lewis Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 95 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis Creek RD
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.25 MI E of RTE 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.30897, -120.92443
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic316 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$471,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Creek RD over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is Lewis Creek RD over Lewis 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lewis Creek RD over Lewis Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Creek RD over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Creek RD over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.