US Bridges

Reliz Canyon RD over Drainage Mission Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Monterey County, California · N Mission Creek RD Sec 3 · Structure no. DAPFORLIG000751

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2021
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Reliz Canyon RD over Drainage Mission Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Reliz Canyon RD over Drainage Mission 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 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesReliz Canyon RD
CrossesDrainage Mission Creek
LocationN Mission Creek RD Sec 3
Coordinates36.08302, -121.2518
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2021)
Projected traffic3 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reliz Canyon RD over Drainage Mission Creek built?

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

What condition is Reliz Canyon RD over Drainage Mission Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Reliz Canyon RD over Drainage Mission Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reliz Canyon RD over Drainage Mission Creek?

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

Who owns Reliz Canyon RD over Drainage Mission Creek?

It is owned by the Army.