US Bridges

Prkfld Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek

GoodPosted for load

Monterey County, California · 4 MI N Vineyard Canyon RD · Structure no. 44C0147

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesPrkfld Coalinga RD
CrossesLittle Cholame Creek
Location4 MI N Vineyard Canyon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.94622, -120.46959
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic354 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Prkfld Coalinga RD over Little Cholame Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.