US Bridges

Monterey RD over Graves Creek

Fair

San Luis Obispo County, California · At Graves Creek RD · Structure no. 49C0277

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,669
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monterey RD over Graves Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Monterey RD over Graves Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 1,669 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,238 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonterey RD
CrossesGraves Creek
LocationAt Graves Creek RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.50002, -120.69458
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,669 (2018)
Projected traffic3,238 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monterey RD over Graves Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monterey RD over Graves 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 2024.

How much traffic does Monterey RD over Graves Creek carry?

About 1,669 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Monterey RD over Graves Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Monterey RD over Graves Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.