Boronda RD over Carmel River
FairMonterey County, California · 0.5 MI S Carmel Valley RD · Structure no. 44C0099
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boronda RD over Carmel River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Boronda RD over Carmel River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,661 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Boronda RD over Carmel River built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Boronda RD over Carmel River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Boronda RD over Carmel River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Boronda RD over Carmel River?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Boronda RD over Carmel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.