Elm Ave over US Highway 101
FairMonterey County, California · 05-MON-101-53.11-GNFD · Structure no. 44 0166
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Ave over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm Ave 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,452 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Ave over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Ave over US Highway 101 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Ave over US Highway 101 carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elm Ave over US Highway 101?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Ave over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.