US Bridges

US Highway 101 over Espinosa Road

Good

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-R91.87 · Structure no. 44 0282R

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,150
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over Espinosa Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 over Espinosa Road in Monterey County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 29,150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,418 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesEspinosa Road
Location05-MON-101-R91.87
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates36.73436, -121.65679
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,150 (2009)
Projected traffic46,418 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US Highway 101 over Espinosa Road built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 over Espinosa 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 US Highway 101 over Espinosa Road carry?

About 29,150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over Espinosa Road?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over Espinosa Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.