Big Sur Bridge Rail Replacements
Location: State Highway 1 in Monterey County on the Big Sur Coast
| Bridge Name |
Bridge Number |
Post Mile |
Year Constructed |
| Big Creek Bridge |
44-0056 | 28.1 | 1938 |
| Bixby Creek Bridge |
44-0019 | 59.4 | 1932 |
| Rocky Creek Bridge |
44-0036 | 60.0 | 1932 |
| Garrapata Creek Bridge |
44-0018 | 63.0 | 1931 |
| Granite Canyon Bridge |
44-012 | 6403 | 1932 |
| Malpaso Creek Bridge |
44-0017 | 67.9 | 1935 |
Project Description
Caltrans proposes bridge rail replacements on six historic bridges along the Big Sur Coast to bring the facilities up to current standards.
Garrapata Creek Bridge Rail Replacement Project
Location: State Route 1 (Post Mile 63.0)
Project Description
Caltrans proposes a bridge rail replacement on the Garrapata Creek Bridge (No. 44-0018) to bring the facility up to current standards.
Project Facts
Garrapata Creek Bridge (No. 44-0018) is an open spandrel arch bridge that was constructed in 1931, widened in 1998 and seismically retrofitted in 1987 and 1998. The bridge is 285-feet long and consists of 12-foot lanes and 0 to 1-foot shoulders. This structure has nonstandard concrete baluster bridge rails on both sides of the structure. The rail end posts exhibit fine pattern cracking, and the barrier rail posts are severely deteriorated with dozens of incipient spalls and spalled posts in addition to previous impact damage. The project on State Route 1 in Monterey County proposes to replace the existing nonstandard concrete baluster bridge rail and approach railing on Garrapata Creek Bridge. The irreversible damage from pervasive salt laden fog has accelerated the overall deterioration of concrete and reinforcing steel of the bridge rail, warranting replacement.
Funding Breakdown
The total Big Sur Bridge Rail Replacement Program cost is approximately $45 million
The estimated total cost (including construction and support costs) for the Garrapata Creek Bridge Rail Replacement Project is $7,935,000.
The Garrapata Creek Bridge Rail Replacement Project will be funded through the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) as well as through SB1 funds.
Notice of Public Scoping Meeting
Caltrans, in its role as Lead Agency, is not planning to hold a public Scoping Meeting due to COVID 19. However, as a result we are extending the public comment period on the Notice of Preparation.
The purpose of the scoping process, as an extension to the Notice of Preparation, is to identify public and agency concerns, focus on the environmental documents that need to be prepared, and define issues that will be examined in the environmental impact report.
The Notice of Preparation can be found at this link: https://ceqanet.opr.ca.gov/2020049027/2
The Public Scoping period began on April 13 and will end on June 15.
Please submit Notice of Preparation comments to:
Jason Wilkinson
Senior Environmental Planner
jason.wilkinson@dot.ca.gov
(805) 542-4663
Estimated Project Timeline
- Draft Environmental Document (DED) release: Fall 2020
- Approve Final Environmental Document: Spring 2021
- Final Design and Permitting: 2021-2023
- Advertise: Summer 2023
- Construction to begin: Fall 2023
Project Contact
Carla Yu, Project Manager
Phone: (805) 549-3749
Email: carla.yu@dot.ca.gov