Old Coast Highway over Bixby Creek
FairMonterey County, California · 0.94 MI SE SH 1 · Structure no. 44C0165
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Coast Highway over Bixby Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Coast Highway over Bixby Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Coast Highway over Bixby Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Coast Highway over Bixby 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Old Coast Highway over Bixby Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Coast Highway over Bixby Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Old Coast Highway over Bixby Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.