US Bridges

South First Street over San Lorenzo Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 0.15 MI NW Lonoak RD · Structure no. 44C0188

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,518
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South First Street over San Lorenzo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying South First Street over San Lorenzo Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,518 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,983 by 2047. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth First Street
CrossesSan Lorenzo Creek
Location0.15 MI NW Lonoak RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.20849, -121.11838
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,518 (2009)
Projected traffic7,983 by 2047
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 South First Street over San Lorenzo Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is South First Street over San Lorenzo 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does South First Street over San Lorenzo Creek carry?

About 6,518 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is South First Street over San Lorenzo Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns South First Street over San Lorenzo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.