Vineyard Canyon RD over Cholame Creek
PoorMonterey County, California · 0.1 MI W Slacks Canyon RD · Structure no. 44C0140
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vineyard Canyon RD over Cholame Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vineyard Canyon RD over Cholame Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 449 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vineyard Canyon RD over Cholame Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vineyard Canyon RD over Cholame 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Vineyard Canyon RD over Cholame Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Vineyard Canyon RD over Cholame Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Vineyard Canyon RD over Cholame Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.