South Camp Road over Big Sur River
GoodMonterey County, California · At Pfeiffer Big Sur RD · Structure no. 44P0015
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
South Camp Road over Big Sur River is a steel truss - thru carrying South Camp Road over Big Sur River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Camp Road over Big Sur River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Camp Road over Big Sur River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does South Camp Road over Big Sur River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Camp Road over Big Sur River?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns South Camp Road over Big Sur River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.