US Bridges

Carmel Valley RD over Robinson Canyon Road

Good

Monterey County, California · At Robinson Canyon Road · Structure no. 44C0170

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmel Valley RD over Robinson Canyon Road is a steel arch - deck carrying Carmel Valley RD over Robinson Canyon Road in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCarmel Valley RD
CrossesRobinson Canyon Road
LocationAt Robinson Canyon Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.52209, -121.80581
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmel Valley RD over Robinson Canyon Road built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmel Valley RD over Robinson Canyon Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Carmel Valley RD over Robinson Canyon Road carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carmel Valley RD over Robinson Canyon Road?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Carmel Valley RD over Robinson Canyon Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.