Main Camp Fire RD over Big Sur River
PoorMonterey County, California · Pfeiffer Big Sur ST Park · Structure no. 44P0014
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 153 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2005 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Main Camp Fire RD over Big Sur River is a steel truss - thru carrying Main Camp Fire RD over Big Sur River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Camp Fire RD over Big Sur River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Camp Fire RD over Big Sur River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Main Camp Fire RD over Big Sur River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main Camp Fire RD over Big Sur River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Main Camp Fire RD over Big Sur River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.