MILPITAS ROAD
Carrying MILPITAS ROAD over DRAINAGE SAN ANTONIO RIV
W BEAR CANYON SEC 2/5, Monterey, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MILPITAS ROAD
The MILPITAS ROAD bridge in Monterey, California carries MILPITAS ROAD over DRAINAGE SAN ANTONIO RIV. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MILPITAS ROAD 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
- 2006
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPFORLIG000750
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
MILPITAS ROAD 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 MILPITAS 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 MILPITAS ROAD?
MILPITAS ROAD in Monterey, California has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MILPITAS ROAD inspected?
MILPITAS 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 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MILPITAS ROAD 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 MILPITAS ROAD?
MILPITAS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MILPITAS ROAD?
MILPITAS ROAD is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is MILPITAS ROAD and does age affect safety?
MILPITAS ROAD was built in 2006, making it 20 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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