US Bridges

Russell Road over Santa Rita Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 0.1 M W San Juan Grade · Structure no. 44C0192

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Road over Santa Rita Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Russell Road over Santa Rita Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,542 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRussell Road
CrossesSanta Rita Creek
Location0.1 M W San Juan Grade
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.73054, -121.64244
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic2,542 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

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 Russell Road over Santa Rita Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Road over Santa Rita 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Russell Road over Santa Rita Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over Santa Rita Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Road over Santa Rita Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.