US Bridges

Sherwood DR over US Highway 101

Fair

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-87.97-SAL · Structure no. 44 0094

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,229
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood DR over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sherwood DR over US Highway 101 in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 72 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 32,229 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,561 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSherwood DR
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-MON-101-87.97-SAL
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.68448, -121.64851
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,229 (2009)
Projected traffic43,561 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sherwood DR over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Sherwood DR over US Highway 101 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sherwood DR over US Highway 101 carry?

About 32,229 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sherwood DR over US Highway 101?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Sherwood DR over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.