US Bridges

Los Coches Road over Spreckels Canal

Fair

Monterey County, California · 0.6 Mi.S Arroyo Seco Road · Structure no. 44C0126

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Coches Road over Spreckels Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Los Coches Road over Spreckels Canal in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLos Coches Road
CrossesSpreckels Canal
Location0.6 Mi.S Arroyo Seco Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.37176, -121.31873
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2016)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Los Coches Road over Spreckels Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Los Coches Road over Spreckels Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Los Coches Road over Spreckels Canal carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Los Coches Road over Spreckels Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Los Coches Road over Spreckels Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.