US Bridges

Paris Valley RD over U.S. Highway 101

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-R28.14 · Structure no. 44 0182

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paris Valley RD over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paris Valley RD over U.S. Highway 101 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,744 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParis Valley RD
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location05-MON-101-R28.14
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.07659, -120.99802
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic1,744 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Paris Valley RD over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paris Valley RD over U.S. Highway 101 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 Paris Valley RD over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Paris Valley RD over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Paris Valley RD over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.