Garrapatos Road over Palo Colorado Creek
PoorMonterey County, California · 1.2 MI SE SH 1 · Structure no. 44C0162
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garrapatos Road over Palo Colorado Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garrapatos Road over Palo Colorado Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garrapatos Road over Palo Colorado Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garrapatos Road over Palo Colorado 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Garrapatos Road over Palo Colorado Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Garrapatos Road over Palo Colorado Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Garrapatos Road over Palo Colorado Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.