US Bridges

S101-W156 Connectr over Prunedale South Road

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-95.35 · Structure no. 44 0277F

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,225
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S101-W156 Connectr over Prunedale South Road is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S101-W156 Connectr over Prunedale South Road in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,425 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesS101-W156 Connectr
CrossesPrunedale South Road
Location05-MON-101-95.35
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates36.78882, -121.67094
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
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 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 length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,225 (2010)
Projected traffic16,425 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 S101-W156 Connectr over Prunedale South Road built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S101-W156 Connectr over Prunedale South Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S101-W156 Connectr over Prunedale South Road carry?

About 13,225 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S101-W156 Connectr over Prunedale South Road?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S101-W156 Connectr over Prunedale South Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.