US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over San Antonio River & DR

Fair

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

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
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 NB over San Antonio River & DR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 NB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 8,100 vehicles a day, 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 NB
CrossesSan Antonio River & DR
Location05-MON-101-R6.66
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.85519, -120.79938
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
Trucks0%
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 NB over San Antonio River & DR built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over San Antonio River & DR 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 San Antonio River & DR carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.