US Bridges

East Laurel Ave over Gablian Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 0.2 MI E Constitution Blv · Structure no. 44C0105

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Laurel Ave over Gablian Creek is a steel culvert carrying East Laurel Ave over Gablian Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,023 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Laurel Ave
CrossesGablian Creek
Location0.2 MI E Constitution Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.69245, -121.62972
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2005)
Projected traffic21,023 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Laurel Ave over Gablian Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Laurel Ave over Gablian 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does East Laurel Ave over Gablian Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Laurel Ave over Gablian Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns East Laurel Ave over Gablian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.