US Bridges

Reliz Cyn RD over Reliz Creek

Poor

Monterey County, California · 0.6 MI S/O Elm Ave · Structure no. 44C0128

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reliz Cyn RD over Reliz Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reliz Cyn RD over Reliz Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesReliz Cyn RD
CrossesReliz Creek
Location0.6 MI S/O Elm Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.27219, -121.30124
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2016)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$212,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reliz Cyn RD over Reliz Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reliz Cyn RD over Reliz Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Reliz Cyn RD over Reliz Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Reliz Cyn RD over Reliz Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Reliz Cyn RD over Reliz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.