US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Jolon Road

Fair

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-R9.67 · Structure no. 44 0009L

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,150
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Jolon Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 SB over Jolon Road in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,261 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesJolon Road
Location05-MON-101-R9.67
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.8739, -120.83569
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,150 (2009)
Projected traffic14,261 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 101 SB over Jolon Road built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Jolon Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Jolon Road carry?

About 7,150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Jolon Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Jolon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.