FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GRIFFIN ROAD

Carrying GRIFFIN ROAD over LEWIS CREEK

0.05 MI NE OF SR 198, Monterey, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GRIFFIN ROAD

The GRIFFIN ROAD bridge in Monterey, California carries GRIFFIN ROAD over LEWIS CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1999, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.8 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How GRIFFIN ROAD compares

▼ 20.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of California bridges
390
Bridges in Monterey · 28 in Poor condition
GRIFFIN ROAD 11.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
23.5
Serviceability /30
15.7
Essentiality /15
14.0
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
11.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1999
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.8 m (62 ft)
Deck Width
4.7 m (15 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
44C0159

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GRIFFIN ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare GRIFFIN ROAD 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 GRIFFIN ROAD?

GRIFFIN ROAD in Monterey, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GRIFFIN ROAD inspected?

GRIFFIN ROAD'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 50 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GRIFFIN ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for GRIFFIN ROAD?

GRIFFIN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GRIFFIN ROAD?

GRIFFIN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GRIFFIN ROAD and does age affect safety?

GRIFFIN ROAD was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1999.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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