US Bridges

Lexington Drive over Gabilan Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · At Independence Blvd · Structure no. 44C0195

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington Drive over Gabilan Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lexington Drive over Gabilan Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,525 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington Drive
CrossesGabilan Creek
LocationAt Independence Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.70413, -121.6217
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lexington Drive over Gabilan Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington Drive over Gabilan 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 Lexington Drive over Gabilan Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Lexington Drive over Gabilan Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington Drive over Gabilan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.