US Bridges

Lewis Creek RD over Lewis Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 2.9 MI East of RTE 25 · Structure no. 44C0090

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Creek RD over Lewis Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis Creek RD over Lewis Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLewis Creek RD
CrossesLewis Creek
Location2.9 MI East of RTE 25
Coordinates36.29156, -120.88787
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic309 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Creek RD over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Creek RD over Lewis 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 February 2025.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Creek RD over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Creek RD over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.