US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Broadway

Fair

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

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Broadway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 NB 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 15,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,980 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesBroadway
Location05-MON-101-R41.19R
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates36.20456, -121.13754
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2009)
Projected traffic25,980 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NB over Broadway built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 NB 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 NB over Broadway carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Broadway?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.