Carmel Creek Road over Carmel Valley Creek
FairSan Diego County, California · 100 Ft S/O SR56 E/B · Structure no. 57C0606
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,744
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carmel Creek Road over Carmel Valley Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carmel Creek Road over Carmel Valley Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.
It carries about 3,744 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,591 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carmel Creek Road over Carmel Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carmel Creek Road over Carmel Valley 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Carmel Creek Road over Carmel Valley Creek carry?
About 3,744 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Carmel Creek Road over Carmel Valley Creek?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Carmel Creek Road over Carmel Valley Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.