US Bridges

West Lake Street over Main Canal

Fair

Monterey County, California · Intx Westlake & Rico ST · Structure no. 44C0096

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lake Street over Main Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Lake Street over Main Canal in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Lake Street
CrossesMain Canal
LocationIntx Westlake & Rico ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.68273, -121.66197
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2005)
Projected traffic841 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 West Lake Street over Main Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Lake Street over Main Canal 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does West Lake Street over Main Canal carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Lake Street over Main Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns West Lake Street over Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.