US Highway 101 NB over Salinas River
GoodMonterey County, California · 05-MON-101-R41.36R · Structure no. 44 0032R
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,806 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,900
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 NB over Salinas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 101 NB over Salinas River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 69 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,980 by 2041. The structure is 1,806 ft (550.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NB over Salinas River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Salinas River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over Salinas River carry?
About 15,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 NB over Salinas River?
The structure is 1,806 ft (550.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Salinas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.