US Bridges

Arroyo Seco RD over US Highway 101

Fair

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-60.40 · Structure no. 44 0115

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arroyo Seco RD over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Arroyo Seco RD over US Highway 101 in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,451 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArroyo Seco RD
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-MON-101-60.40
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.40317, -121.31692
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2006)
Projected traffic3,451 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Arroyo Seco RD over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arroyo Seco RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Arroyo Seco RD over US Highway 101 carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arroyo Seco RD over US Highway 101?

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Arroyo Seco RD over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.