US Bridges

San Juan Grade RD over Gabilan Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 1 MI N of Crazy Horse RD · Structure no. 44C0131

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Juan Grade RD over Gabilan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying San Juan Grade RD over Gabilan 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 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSan Juan Grade RD
CrossesGabilan Creek
Location1 MI N of Crazy Horse RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.78355, -121.59164
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2015)
Projected traffic752 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 San Juan Grade RD over Gabilan Creek built?

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

What condition is San Juan Grade RD over Gabilan 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does San Juan Grade RD over Gabilan Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is San Juan Grade RD over Gabilan Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns San Juan Grade RD over Gabilan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.