US Bridges

Arroyo Seco Road over Arroyo Seco River

Good

Monterey County, California · 11 Miles West of Elm Ave · Structure no. 44C0181

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arroyo Seco Road over Arroyo Seco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arroyo Seco Road over Arroyo Seco River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesArroyo Seco Road
CrossesArroyo Seco River
Location11 Miles West of Elm Ave
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates36.23539, -121.47832
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2015)
Projected traffic740 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Arroyo Seco Road over Arroyo Seco River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 390 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arroyo Seco Road over Arroyo Seco River?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Arroyo Seco Road over Arroyo Seco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.