US Bridges

Cattlemen Road over Salinas River

Fair

Monterey County, California · E of US 101 Nr San Ardo · Structure no. 44C0101

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
1,654 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cattlemen Road over Salinas River is a steel truss - deck carrying Cattlemen Road over Salinas River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,227 by 2045. The structure is 1,654 ft (504.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCattlemen Road
CrossesSalinas River
LocationE of US 101 Nr San Ardo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.01594, -120.91445
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+17 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,654 ft (504.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,227 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cattlemen Road over Salinas River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cattlemen Road over Salinas 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cattlemen Road over Salinas River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cattlemen Road over Salinas River?

The structure is 1,654 ft (504.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cattlemen Road over Salinas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.