US Bridges

Cross Road over San Miguel Canyon Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · At Reece Circle · Structure no. 44C0190

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Road over San Miguel Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cross Road over San Miguel Canyon Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCross Road
CrossesSan Miguel Canyon Creek
LocationAt Reece Circle
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.77131, -121.667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Cross Road over San Miguel Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Road over San Miguel Canyon Creek 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 Cross Road over San Miguel Canyon Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cross Road over San Miguel Canyon Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Road over San Miguel Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.