US Bridges

Cross Country Road over Vineyard Canyon Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 0.1 MI N Vineyard Cnyn RD · Structure no. 44C0139

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Country Road over Vineyard Canyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross Country Road over Vineyard Canyon 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCross Country Road
CrossesVineyard Canyon Creek
Location0.1 MI N Vineyard Cnyn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.82245, -120.65533
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2013)
Projected traffic272 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Cross Country Road over Vineyard Canyon Creek built?

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

What condition is Cross Country Road over Vineyard Canyon 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 Cross Country Road over Vineyard Canyon Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cross Country Road over Vineyard Canyon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Country Road over Vineyard Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.