US Bridges

W Laurel DR over US Highway 101

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-R89.27 · Structure no. 44 0130

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Laurel DR over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Laurel DR over US Highway 101 in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,860 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW Laurel DR
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-MON-101-R89.27
RouteCounty Highway 0H278
Coordinates36.69771, -121.66497
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 inspectionJune 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2010)
Projected traffic50,860 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 W Laurel DR over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Laurel DR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W Laurel DR over US Highway 101 carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Laurel DR over US Highway 101?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns W Laurel DR over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.