Prkfld Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek
PoorMonterey County, California · 3 MI N Vineyard Canyon RD · Structure no. 44C0146
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prkfld Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prkfld Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prkfld Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prkfld Coalinga 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 Prkfld Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Prkfld Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Prkfld Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.