US Bridges

Griffin Road over N Fk Lewis Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 0.1 MI NE of SH 198 · Structure no. 44C0160

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin Road over N Fk Lewis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Griffin Road over N Fk Lewis Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGriffin Road
CrossesN Fk Lewis Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of SH 198
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.19819, -120.71377
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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic104 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Griffin Road over N Fk Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffin Road over N Fk Lewis 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 Griffin Road over N Fk Lewis Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Griffin Road over N Fk Lewis Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Griffin Road over N Fk Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.