US Bridges

Del Monte Blvd over Canyon Del Rey Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · Btwn SH 1 & SH 218 · Structure no. 44C0103

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,830
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Monte Blvd over Canyon Del Rey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Del Monte Blvd over Canyon Del Rey Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 39,830 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,136 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDel Monte Blvd
CrossesCanyon Del Rey Creek
LocationBtwn SH 1 & SH 218
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.6062, -121.85812
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,830 (1986)
Projected traffic48,136 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Del Monte Blvd over Canyon Del Rey Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Del Monte Blvd over Canyon Del Rey Creek 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 Del Monte Blvd over Canyon Del Rey Creek carry?

About 39,830 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Del Monte Blvd over Canyon Del Rey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Del Monte Blvd over Canyon Del Rey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.