Esquiline Road over Hitchcock Canyon Creek
FairPosted for loadMonterey County, California · At Southbank Road · Structure no. 44C0112
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Esquiline Road over Hitchcock Canyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Esquiline Road over Hitchcock Canyon Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,056 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Esquiline Road over Hitchcock Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Esquiline Road over Hitchcock Canyon 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 Esquiline Road over Hitchcock Canyon Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Esquiline Road over Hitchcock Canyon Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Esquiline Road over Hitchcock Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.