Fifth Street over US Highway 101
GoodMonterey County, California · 05-MON-101-70.86 · Structure no. 44 0089
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 191 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifth Street over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fifth Street over US Highway 101 in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,557 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fifth Street over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Fifth Street over US Highway 101 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Fifth Street over US Highway 101 carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fifth Street over US Highway 101?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Fifth Street over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.