US Bridges

W. Garzas Road over Las Gazas Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 0.1 MI NW Boronda Road · Structure no. 44C0107

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Garzas Road over Las Gazas Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Garzas Road over Las Gazas Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,457 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Garzas Road
CrossesLas Gazas Creek
Location0.1 MI NW Boronda Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.4912, -121.75148
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic2,457 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 W. Garzas Road over Las Gazas Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Garzas Road over Las Gazas 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 W. Garzas Road over Las Gazas Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is W. Garzas Road over Las Gazas Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns W. Garzas Road over Las Gazas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.