Cholame Road over Cholame Creek
FairPosted for loadMonterey County, California · 5 MI S Turkey Flat Road · Structure no. 44C0143
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cholame Road over Cholame Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cholame Road 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Cholame Road over Cholame Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cholame Road over Cholame 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 Cholame Road over Cholame Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cholame Road over Cholame Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Cholame Road over Cholame Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.