US Bridges

Bunte Road over US Highway 101

Fair

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-R35.83 · Structure no. 44 0195

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunte Road over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bunte Road over US Highway 101 in Monterey County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBunte Road
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-MON-101-R35.83
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.16927, -121.05878
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic312 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Bunte Road over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bunte Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bunte Road over US Highway 101 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bunte Road over US Highway 101?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bunte Road over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.