US Bridges

Prunedale Oc over S101-W156 Connector Ramp

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-156-T5.10 · Structure no. 44 0276Y

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prunedale Oc over S101-W156 Connector Ramp is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prunedale Oc over S101-W156 Connector Ramp in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,580 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPrunedale Oc
CrossesS101-W156 Connector Ramp
Location05-MON-156-T5.10
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates36.78998, -121.66886
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic7,580 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Prunedale Oc over S101-W156 Connector Ramp built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prunedale Oc over S101-W156 Connector Ramp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Prunedale Oc over S101-W156 Connector Ramp carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Prunedale Oc over S101-W156 Connector Ramp?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Prunedale Oc over S101-W156 Connector Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.