US Bridges

E. Boronda Road over Natividad Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 0.2 Mi. S. Constitution · Structure no. 44C0198

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,328
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Boronda Road over Natividad Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying E. Boronda Road over Natividad Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,328 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,335 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. Boronda Road
CrossesNatividad Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Constitution
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.70219, -121.60191
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: 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 length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,328 (2011)
Projected traffic20,335 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 E. Boronda Road over Natividad Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Boronda Road over Natividad 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 E. Boronda Road over Natividad Creek carry?

About 13,328 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. Boronda Road over Natividad Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m).

Who owns E. Boronda Road over Natividad Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.