US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Bradley RD

Poor

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-R7.94 · Structure no. 44 0142L

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

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Bradley RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 SB over Bradley RD 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,340 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 27.3 mi (44 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesBradley RD
Location05-MON-101-R7.94
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates35.86457, -120.81792
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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
Detour if closed27.3 mi (44 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$672,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 101 SB over Bradley RD built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Bradley RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Bradley RD carry?

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

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Bradley RD?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Bradley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.