US Highway 101 SB over Salinas River
FairMonterey County, California · 05-MON-101-R41.36L · Structure no. 44 0032L
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,976 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,750
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 SB over Salinas River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over Salinas River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,378 by 2041. The structure is 1,976 ft (602.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 101 SB over Salinas River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Salinas River 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 Salinas River carry?
About 11,750 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 SB over Salinas River?
The structure is 1,976 ft (602.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Salinas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.