Monte RD over Salinas River
PoorMonterey County, California · 0.75 MI N Del Monte Blvd · Structure no. 44C0093
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 785 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monte RD over Salinas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monte RD over Salinas River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,271 by 2040. The structure is 785 ft (239.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monte RD over Salinas River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monte RD over Salinas River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Monte RD over Salinas River carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Monte RD over Salinas River?
The structure is 785 ft (239.3 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Monte RD over Salinas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.