US Bridges

Cachagua RD over Cachagua Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 3.3 MI W/O G16 · Structure no. 44C0120

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cachagua RD over Cachagua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cachagua RD over Cachagua Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCachagua RD
CrossesCachagua Creek
Location3.3 MI W/O G16
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.39215, -121.6255
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2016)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Cachagua RD over Cachagua Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cachagua RD over Cachagua Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Cachagua RD over Cachagua Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cachagua RD over Cachagua Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cachagua RD over Cachagua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.