US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over East Market Street

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-87.30-SAL · Structure no. 44 0093L

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over East Market Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over East Market Street in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 71 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 36,900 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,918 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesEast Market Street
Location05-MON-101-87.30-SAL
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates36.67757, -121.64136
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,900 (2009)
Projected traffic43,918 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 East Market Street built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over East Market Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over East Market Street carry?

About 36,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over East Market Street?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over East Market Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.