US Bridges

Crazy Horse Road over Gabilan Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 0.15 MI S of San Juan Gr. · Structure no. 44C0182

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crazy Horse Road over Gabilan Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Crazy Horse Road over Gabilan Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,892 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCrazy Horse Road
CrossesGabilan Creek
Location0.15 MI S of San Juan Gr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.77143, -121.60223
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2017)
Projected traffic9,892 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Crazy Horse Road over Gabilan Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crazy Horse Road over Gabilan Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Crazy Horse Road over Gabilan Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Crazy Horse Road over Gabilan Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Crazy Horse Road over Gabilan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.