US Bridges

E Market ST Ramp over East Front Street

Fair

Monterey County, California · Front ST · Structure no. 44C0168

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Market ST Ramp over East Front Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Market ST Ramp over East Front Street in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,628 by 2040. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Market ST Ramp
CrossesEast Front Street
LocationFront ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.67738, -121.65146
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2005)
Projected traffic2,628 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Market ST Ramp over East Front Street built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Market ST Ramp over East Front Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E Market ST Ramp over East Front Street carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Market ST Ramp over East Front Street?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Market ST Ramp over East Front Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.