US Bridges

Peach Tree Road over Pancho Rico Creek

Good

Monterey County, California · 11.8 MI SE SH 198 · Structure no. 44C0204

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peach Tree Road over Pancho Rico Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Peach Tree Road over Pancho Rico Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesPeach Tree Road
CrossesPancho Rico Creek
Location11.8 MI SE SH 198
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.08748, -120.66786
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Peach Tree Road over Pancho Rico Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peach Tree Road over Pancho Rico 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Peach Tree Road over Pancho Rico Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Peach Tree Road over Pancho Rico Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Peach Tree Road over Pancho Rico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.