PRKFLD COALINGA RD
Carrying PRKFLD COALINGA RD over LITTLE CHOLAME CREEK
3 MI N VINEYARD CANYON RD, Monterey, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PRKFLD COALINGA RD
The PRKFLD COALINGA RD bridge in Monterey, California carries PRKFLD COALINGA RD over LITTLE CHOLAME CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 20.7 meters (68 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 240 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PRKFLD COALINGA RD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 20.7 m (68 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.3 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 240 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 44C0146
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
PRKFLD COALINGA RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare PRKFLD COALINGA RD against other structures in Monterey and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PRKFLD COALINGA RD?
PRKFLD COALINGA RD in Monterey, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PRKFLD COALINGA RD inspected?
PRKFLD COALINGA RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 240 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PRKFLD COALINGA RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PRKFLD COALINGA RD?
PRKFLD COALINGA RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PRKFLD COALINGA RD?
PRKFLD COALINGA RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PRKFLD COALINGA RD and does age affect safety?
PRKFLD COALINGA RD was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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