US Bridges

Arroyo Seco Road over Arroyo Seco River

Fair

Monterey County, California · 0.5 MI SW of SR 101 · Structure no. 44C0180

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
801 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arroyo Seco Road over Arroyo Seco River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arroyo Seco Road over Arroyo Seco River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2041. The structure is 801 ft (244 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesArroyo Seco Road
CrossesArroyo Seco River
Location0.5 MI SW of SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.39834, -121.32626
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length801 ft (244 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2017)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Arroyo Seco Road over Arroyo Seco River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arroyo Seco Road over Arroyo Seco River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Arroyo Seco Road over Arroyo Seco River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Arroyo Seco Road over Arroyo Seco River?

The structure is 801 ft (244 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Arroyo Seco Road over Arroyo Seco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.