US Bridges

Potrero RD over Old Salinas River

Good

Monterey County, California · 1 KM W SR1 · Structure no. 44C0167

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potrero RD over Old Salinas River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Potrero RD over Old Salinas River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPotrero RD
CrossesOld Salinas River
Location1 KM W SR1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.79074, -121.79095
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic631 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Potrero RD over Old Salinas River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potrero RD over Old Salinas River 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Potrero RD over Old Salinas River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Potrero RD over Old Salinas River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Potrero RD over Old Salinas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.