Valley Green DR over Carmel River
FairMonterey County, California · 0.6 MI S Carmel Valley RD · Structure no. 44C0116
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Green DR over Carmel River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Valley Green DR over Carmel River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,661 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Green DR over Carmel River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Green DR over Carmel 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Green DR over Carmel River carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Valley Green DR over Carmel River?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Green DR over Carmel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.