US Bridges

Robinson Cyn RD over Las Gazas Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 6.5 MI S Carmel Valley RD · Structure no. 44C0124

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Cyn RD over Las Gazas Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Robinson Cyn RD over Las Gazas Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRobinson Cyn RD
CrossesLas Gazas Creek
Location6.5 MI S Carmel Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.45887, -121.79809
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (2.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Robinson Cyn RD over Las Gazas Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson Cyn RD 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 Robinson Cyn RD over Las Gazas Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Robinson Cyn RD over Las Gazas Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Cyn RD over Las Gazas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.