US Bridges

SR 68 (john St) over US HWY 101

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-068-22.00-SAL · Structure no. 44 0121

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 (john St) over US HWY 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 68 (john St) over US HWY 101 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,495 by 2044. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 68 (john St)
CrossesUS HWY 101
Location05-MON-068-22.00-SAL
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates36.67092, -121.63959
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2011)
Projected traffic29,495 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 68 (john St) over US HWY 101 built?

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

What condition is SR 68 (john St) over US HWY 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 68 (john St) over US HWY 101 carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 (john St) over US HWY 101?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68 (john St) over US HWY 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.