US Bridges

Country Meadows RD over San Miguel Canyon Creek

Fair

Monterey County, California · 330FT S. of Reece Circle · Structure no. 44C0208

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Meadows RD over San Miguel Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Country Meadows RD over San Miguel Canyon Creek in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCountry Meadows RD
CrossesSan Miguel Canyon Creek
Location330FT S. of Reece Circle
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.76703, -121.66511
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks1%
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

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 Country Meadows RD over San Miguel Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Meadows RD over San Miguel Canyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Country Meadows RD over San Miguel Canyon Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Country Meadows RD over San Miguel Canyon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Country Meadows RD over San Miguel Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.