US Bridges

Freedom Parkway over Natividad Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 165 Ft SE Constitution · Structure no. 44C0200

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,334
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freedom Parkway over Natividad Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Freedom Parkway over Natividad Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9,334 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,252 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFreedom Parkway
CrossesNatividad Creek
Location165 Ft SE Constitution
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.70037, -121.60874
Functional classUrban Collector

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,334 (2011)
Projected traffic15,252 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Freedom Parkway over Natividad Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freedom Parkway 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 Freedom Parkway over Natividad Creek carry?

About 9,334 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Freedom Parkway over Natividad Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Freedom Parkway over Natividad Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.