US Bridges

Los Bueyos Road over Los Bueyos Creek

FairPosted for load

Monterey County, California · Between Sec 19/23 · Structure no. DAPFORLIG000757

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Los Bueyos Road over Los Bueyos Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Los Bueyos Road over Los Bueyos 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLos Bueyos Road
CrossesLos Bueyos Creek
LocationBetween Sec 19/23
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.89431, -121.2669
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2021)
Projected traffic3 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$14,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Los Bueyos Road over Los Bueyos Creek built?

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

What condition is Los Bueyos Road over Los Bueyos 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Los Bueyos Road over Los Bueyos Creek carry?

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

How long is Los Bueyos Road over Los Bueyos Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Los Bueyos Road over Los Bueyos Creek?

It is owned by the Army.