US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over San Antonio River & DR

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-R6.66 · Structure no. 44 0141L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
460 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over San Antonio River & DR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 SB over San Antonio River & DR 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,340 by 2043. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesSan Antonio River & DR
Location05-MON-101-R6.66
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.855, -120.79936
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2009)
Projected traffic19,340 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 San Antonio River & DR built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over San Antonio River & DR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over San Antonio River & DR carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over San Antonio River & DR?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over San Antonio River & DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.