US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over N101-ABBOTT&ABBOTT-S101

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-82.47 · Structure no. 44 0119L

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over N101-ABBOTT&ABBOTT-S101 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 101 SB over N101-ABBOTT&ABBOTT-S101 in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1954, 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 41,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80,083 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesN101-ABBOTT&ABBOTT-S101
Location05-MON-101-82.47
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates36.62674, -121.58625
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2010)
Projected traffic80,083 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 N101-ABBOTT&ABBOTT-S101 built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over N101-ABBOTT&ABBOTT-S101 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 US Highway 101 SB over N101-ABBOTT&ABBOTT-S101 carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is US Highway 101 SB over N101-ABBOTT&ABBOTT-S101?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over N101-ABBOTT&ABBOTT-S101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.