US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Broadway

Fair

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-R41.19L · Structure no. 44 0127L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Broadway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over Broadway in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,817 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesBroadway
Location05-MON-101-R41.19L
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates36.2041, -121.13738
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2010)
Projected traffic35,817 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 Broadway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Broadway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Broadway carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Broadway?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.