US Bridges

El Camino Real over US Highway 101

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-54.79 · Structure no. 44 0136

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,833
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Camino Real over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Camino Real over US Highway 101 in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,833 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,567 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesEl Camino Real
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-MON-101-54.79
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.33911, -121.25502
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,833 (2009)
Projected traffic3,567 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 El Camino Real over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Camino Real 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 2022.

How much traffic does El Camino Real over US Highway 101 carry?

About 2,833 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is El Camino Real over US Highway 101?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns El Camino Real over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.