US Bridges

Airport Blvd over US Highway 101

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-85.62-SAL · Structure no. 44 0124

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,345
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Blvd over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Airport Blvd over US Highway 101 in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 70 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 20,345 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,312 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAirport Blvd
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-MON-101-85.62-SAL
RouteCity Street 0H272
Coordinates36.66057, -121.62304
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,345 (2009)
Projected traffic25,312 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Airport Blvd over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Airport Blvd over US Highway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Blvd over US Highway 101 carry?

About 20,345 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airport Blvd over US Highway 101?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Blvd over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.