Big Sandy Road over Big Sandy Creek
PoorMonterey County, California · 2 MI W Indian Valley RD · Structure no. 44C0149
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Sandy Road over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Sandy Road over Big Sandy Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Big Sandy Road over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Sandy Road over Big Sandy 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Big Sandy Road over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Big Sandy Road over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Big Sandy Road over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.