US Bridges

Park Road over Mcway Canyon

Fair

Monterey County, California · Julia Pfeiffer Burns S P · Structure no. 44P0006

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2005 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Mcway Canyon is a concrete tee beam carrying Park Road over Mcway Canyon in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesMcway Canyon
LocationJulia Pfeiffer Burns S P
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.1596, -121.66868
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2005)
Projected traffic105 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Park Road over Mcway Canyon built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Mcway Canyon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over Mcway Canyon carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Mcway Canyon?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Mcway Canyon?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.