US Highway 101 SB over Salinas River
FairMonterey County, California · 05-MON-101-R30.80 · Structure no. 44 0177L
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,431 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,450
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 SB over Salinas River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over Salinas River in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,520 by 2043. The structure is 1,431 ft (436.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 101 SB over Salinas River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Salinas River 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 SB over Salinas River carry?
About 7,450 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 SB over Salinas River?
The structure is 1,431 ft (436.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Salinas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.