US Bridges

Sala Road over US Highway 101

Fair

Monterey County, California · 05-MON-101-92.19 · Structure no. 44 0283

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sala Road over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sala Road over US Highway 101 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,866 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSala Road
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location05-MON-101-92.19
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyMonterey County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.74349, -121.66066
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2014)
Projected traffic3,866 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sala Road over US Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is Sala 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 June 2024.

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

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sala Road over US Highway 101?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Sala Road over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.