US Bridges

Cholame Road over Cholame Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 3.0 MI S Turkey Flat RD · Structure no. 44C0144

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cholame Road over Cholame Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cholame Road over 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesCholame Road
CrossesCholame Creek
Location3.0 MI S Turkey Flat RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.84566, -120.3797
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic423 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 Cholame Road over Cholame Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 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 5% are trucks.

How long is Cholame Road over Cholame Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cholame Road over Cholame Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.