US Bridges

Parkfield/Clng RD over Little Cholame Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 1 MI N Vineyard Canyon RD · Structure no. 44C0145

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkfield/Clng RD over Little Cholame Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Parkfield/Clng RD over Little Cholame Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 6 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2047. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesParkfield/Clng RD
CrossesLittle Cholame Creek
Location1 MI N Vineyard Canyon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.90992, -120.43703
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic135 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkfield/Clng RD over Little Cholame Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkfield/Clng RD over Little 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Parkfield/Clng RD over Little Cholame Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parkfield/Clng RD over Little Cholame Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Parkfield/Clng RD over Little Cholame Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.