US Bridges

Parkfld Coalnga RD over Little Cholame Creek

Poor

Monterey County, California · 0.03 MI E Vineyard Cyn RD · Structure no. 44C0141

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkfld Coalnga RD over Little Cholame Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkfld Coalnga RD over Little Cholame Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesParkfld Coalnga RD
CrossesLittle Cholame Creek
Location0.03 MI E Vineyard Cyn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.89514, -120.43499
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2013)
Projected traffic357 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$624,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkfld Coalnga RD over Little Cholame Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkfld Coalnga RD over Little 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 Parkfld Coalnga RD over Little Cholame Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Parkfld Coalnga RD over Little Cholame Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Parkfld Coalnga RD over Little Cholame Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.