Palisades Road over Nacimiento River
PoorClosed to trafficMonterey County, California · N Steve Creek Sec 27 · Structure no. DAPFORLIG000767
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2013
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Palisades Road over Nacimiento River is a steel truss - thru carrying Palisades Road over Nacimiento River 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 2 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 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palisades Road over Nacimiento River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palisades Road over Nacimiento 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 March 2013.
How much traffic does Palisades Road over Nacimiento River carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Palisades Road over Nacimiento River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Palisades Road over Nacimiento River?
It is owned by the Army.